Becca Johnson shares the sequence of events that led to her breast cancer diagnosis and what happened next.
Initial mammograms and consultations showed no clear issues, but persistent symptoms led Becca to push for further testing. When the diagnosis came, she documented every detail and sought support from medical staff and loved ones.
Becca describes communicating with her children and organizing her next steps. Faith guided her choices as she incorporated both conventional treatment and alternative approaches. Community support, including fundraising through T-shirt sales featuring meaningful Bible verses, helped cover medical expenses. Becca stresses the importance of research, questioning, and finding a supportive network.
Support The Rose HERE.
Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.
Key Questions Answered
1. How did Becca Johnson first discover she had breast cancer?
2. What was Becca’s initial reaction upon receiving her cancer diagnosis?
3. How did Becca approach telling her children about her diagnosis?
4. What did Becca do after learning about her diagnosis?
5. What specific type of breast cancer was Becca diagnosed with?
6. Did Becca have any known familial risk factors for breast cancer?
7. How did Becca’s faith influence her journey with breast cancer?
8. What role did Becca’s support network play during her diagnosis and treatment?
9. What advice does Becca share for others who receive a cancer diagnosis?
10. What does Becca recommend to those struggling with feelings of isolation after a cancer diagnosis?
11. How did Becca personalize her healing journey (e.g., alternative treatments, lifestyle changes)?
Timestamped Overview
00:00 Mammogram Misdiagnosis: Lingering Concerns
06:15 Urgent Call to Doctor
06:52 Seeking Guidance and Self-Discipline
12:11 A Life-Altering Diagnosis
16:04 Urgent Lumpectomy Needed
17:30 Surgery Decision Urgency
21:26 Exodus 14 Revelation
26:10 Spiritual Awakening at 25
27:10 Turning Point: A New Path
31:25 Unique Responses to Cancer Treatment
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The Joe Rogan Experience
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.