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October 15, 2025 44 mins

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In this powerful yet hilariously honest episode, Tracy and Cathrine dive into cancer screenings and early detection—a topic most people avoid, ignore, or delay. Tracy opens with her personal breast cancer survival story involving an oncologist, radiation, and a possible perk: a higher, tighter boob. 😂

From there, the conversation gets real about why cancer screenings matter and how early detection saves lives.

Whether you’re overdue for a mammogram, avoiding a colonoscopy out of dread, or you don’t even know what screenings you need at your age—this episode is your friendly (faith-filled) wake-up call. 💗🎀

🔎 In This Episode:
  • Tracy’s breast cancer story: raw, real, and funny

  • Why staying current on cancer screenings matters

  • The top cancer screenings by age (simple checklist!)

  • Why people procrastinate medical tests (and how to stop)

  • How caring for your health honors God

  • Your challenge: schedule ONE overdue screening today!

🩺 Cancer Screening Checklist (Quick Guide) Cancer Type Screening Start Age Breast Cancer Mammogram 40+ Cervical Cancer Pap + HPV 21–65 Colon Cancer Colonoscopy or FIT 45+ Lung Cancer Low-dose CT 50–80 (smokers/former smokers) Prostate Cancer PSA blood test 50 (or earlier if high risk) Skin Cancer Yearly dermatologist exam All adults Oral Cancer Dental screening High-risk adults Ovarian, Pancreatic, Liver High-risk only Talk to your doctor Testicular Self-exam Men 15–44 ✝️ Scripture in This Episode

“Your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit… honor God with your bodies.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (NIV)

“No one hates their own body but takes care of it…” — Ephesians 5:29 (NIV)

🎯 Call to Action

📅 Book ONE screening today. Stop waiting for a “better time.” Screenshot your appointment and tag us: #LaughingThroughScreenings

🔗 Resources Mentioned
  • American Cancer Society screening guidelines

  • CDC early detection resources

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