What happens when a diagnosis changes everything you thought you knew about your body and your life?
Lyndsay Levingston was a rising media professional when she found a lump in her breast at 36.
She learned she was the 14th woman in her family with breast cancer and started the nonprofit SurviveHER to help other women navigate this journey. Today, she's:
- Sharing how her story led to new purpose
- Talking about why family history and genetic status matter
- Explaining what advocacy looks like before and after diagnosis
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Key Questions Answered
- What advice does Lyndsay Levingston give to women, especially Black women, regarding breast health?
- How did Lyndsay discover she had breast cancer?
- How did Lyndsay’s life and career change after her diagnosis?
- What did Lyndsay learn about her family’s history with breast cancer, and when?
- Why does Lyndsay stress the importance of knowing your genetic status?
- Why is breast cancer awareness and screening particularly crucial for younger women and women of color?
- What are the main barriers women face in getting mammograms, especially at a younger age?
- How does SurviveHER support women going through breast cancer?
- What should women do if their doctor tells them they are too young for breast cancer or denies a mammogram?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Speak Up, Save Lives
03:34 Breast Cancer Shock and Action
08:29 Empowering Breast Cancer Awareness Online
10:08 Early Breast Cancer in Black Women
15:39 Breast Cancer Support Programs
17:07 Survivor Support for Single Mom
20:48 Early Cancer Detection at The Rose
24:36 Era of Discovery and Action
27:02 Global Breast Cancer Aid Needs
31:25 Gratitude and Impactful Partnerships
33:49 Self-Care and Advocacy
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