Episode 81 How Humor, Faith, and Medicine Were Key to Surviving Breast Cancer with Gila Pfeffer

At age 30 our guest found herself the oldest living member of her family. She had a choice -  make final plans or fight. Gila Pfeffer joins us with her debut memoir,  Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer, and Other Inconveniences.

Using her Instagram platform, Gila uses humor and video in her “Feel it on the First” campaign urging women to do self-exams at the beginning of every month.

Episode recorded September 4, 2024, at the LMC Media Podcast Studio

Additional Reading and Listening

Vanessa Etienne (September 10, 2024) Elle Macpherson Defends Decision to Refuse Chemotherapy, Take Holistic Approach to Breast Cancer Diagnosis. people.com

Kevin Dolak (May 13, 2024) Olivia Munn Reveals Hysterectomy, Freezing Her Eggs After Breast Cancer Diagnosis. hollywoodreporter.com

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