In this inspiring conversation, we meet Priyanka, a teacher, children’s author, and mother of two, who was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at the age of 36. Her journey has included chemotherapy, radiotherapy, a mastectomy with reconstruction, and multiple revision surgeries — but also powerful moments of advocacy, family resilience, and finding her voice.Priyanka shares:What it was like to receive her diagnosis in a difficult consultationHow her young daughters shaped every decision she made about treatmentWhy family honesty and openness became central to her cancer journeyThe challenges of reconstruction and the impact on her body imageWriting a children’s book to help families talk about cancerSpeaking out against stigma and silence around cancer in the South Asian communityFrom dancing in the kitchen with her children to walking the catwalk on International Women’s Day and even an invite to Downing Street, Priyanka’s story is one of courage, representation, and creating space for others to speak openly about cancer.Cups & Courage shares lived experiences of people affected by breast cancer. These conversations are not medical advice. If you’re concerned about your health, please consult your doctor or healthcare team.Support the show

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