Shades Of Pink

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1. Episode 3: My Newborn Saved My Life | Alessandra’s Breast Cancer Story | Shades of Pink Podcast from Shades Of Pink, opens in a new tab

   Nov 2, 202632 min

   When Alessandra’s newborn daughter refused to breastfeed on one side, she tried everything to help her latch. A lump she thought was a blocked milk duct was later diagnosed as stage 3 breast cancer. She was 38, with a toddler and a five-month-old baby. In this episode of Shades of Pink, Alessandra joins Alice and Lauren to share her experience of chemotherapy, motherhood, and the family who supported her through treatment. She also opens up about moving from Italy to Dubai just ten days after finishing radiation, starting her business, Autentica X, and finally making time for the things she had always put off, including an electric guitar and salsa lessons. A conversation about knowing your body, getting changes checked, and finding yourself again after cancer. Subscribe to Shades of Pink for more conversations about breast cancer, diagnosis, life, challenges, humour, and hope. 💗 Every shade of pink tells a different story. 🩷🎙️ Shades of Pink is a Dubai-based breast cancer podcast hosted by Lauren O’Connell and Alice Lovell, two friends matchmade by their oncologist. Through conversations with women and men who have experienced breast cancer, we explore diagnosis, treatment, relationships, motherhood, identity, and everything that comes with life during and after cancer. There’s laughter, there are tears, and there’s plenty we wish someone had told us. Find full podcast episodes, short clips, and YouTube Shorts here. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating treatment, supporting someone you love, or finding your feet afterwards, you’re welcome here. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadesofpinkpodcast/ Email: shadesofpinkpod@gmail.com Our guests share their personal experiences. This content is not medical advice; speak to your healthcare team about your own care. This episode shares personal experiences and is not a substitute for medical advice. If you notice a breast change, speak to a qualified healthcare professional. #ShadesOfPink #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwareness #LifeAfterCancer #Motherhood

2. Episode 2: Life After Breast Cancer | Nicola's 10-Year Survivor Story | Shades of Pink Podcast from Shades Of Pink, opens in a new tab

   Oct 27, 202644 min

   Welcome to Episode 2 of Shades of Pink, a breast cancer podcast based in Dubai, UAE, hosted by breast cancer survivors Lauren O'Connell and Alice Lovell. In Life After Breast Cancer, we're joined by Nicola, a Dubai-based entrepreneur, mother of two and breast cancer survivor approaching an incredible 10 years since her diagnosis. Nicola's story begins with discovering a breast lump shortly after having her second child. What she initially thought might be hormonal changes turned into a stage 2, hormone-positive breast cancer diagnosis. She received the devastating news while on a cruise celebrating her 40th birthday. In this emotional, honest and sometimes surprisingly funny conversation, Nicola takes us through her mastectomy, lymph node removal, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and the challenges of navigating breast cancer while raising two young children. We also talk about one of the most emotional parts of cancer treatment: losing your hair. As a director of Dubai's McGettigan's hospitality business and involved with MANE Salon, Nicola shares why she helped create a private, supportive space at MANE for women experiencing hair loss during chemotherapy. Alice also reveals how that very space became an important part of her own breast cancer journey, bringing their stories together in an unexpected way. In Episode 2, we discuss: - Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis as a young mother - Stage 2 hormone-positive breast cancer - Mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation treatment - Hair loss, cold capping, wigs and shaving your head - How breast cancer affects children, marriage and family life - Chemotherapy-induced menopause and life after treatment - Returning to work and rebuilding confidence after cancer - The importance of friendship, community and the pink sisterhood - Fear of recurrence and approaching 10 years of breast cancer survivorship - Why trusting your medical team and advocating for yourself matters Through tears, laughter and a few unexpected stories, Nicola reminds us that life after breast cancer can be full of happiness, purpose and possibility, even when the experience changes you forever. Hosted by Lauren O'Connell, Beauty Editor of Cosmopolitan Middle East and founder of 3 of Cups, and Alice Lovell, Director of Partnerships at The Wall Street Journal, Shades of Pink shares the different experiences of women and men navigating breast cancer. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full podcast episodes, breast cancer survivor stories, honest conversations and short clips from our interviews. A special thank you to McGettigan's for sponsoring Shades of Pink and Flowers.ae for the beautiful floral arrangements. Shades of Pink is a Dubai-based breast cancer podcast hosted by Lauren O’Connell and Alice Lovell, two friends matchmade by their oncologist. Through conversations with women and men who have experienced breast cancer, we explore diagnosis, treatment, relationships, motherhood, identity, and everything that comes with life during and after cancer. There’s laughter, there are tears, and there’s plenty we wish someone had told us.

3. Episode 1: Dubai Saved Our Lives | Meet Lauren & Alice | Shades of Pink Podcast from Shades Of Pink, opens in a new tab

   Oct 18, 202637 min

   Matchmade by their oncologist, Lauren and Alice open up about their shock breast cancer diagnoses, how Dubai saved their lives and how they’ve navigated their cancer journeys.