Dr. Alexea Gaffney: Divorced Mom & Breast Cancer Survivor

Experiencing Motherhood: Single & Black

In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Alexea Gaffney, who is a triple board certified infectious disease specialist, about her breast cancer journey. We discuss: -When she was diagnosed & how she felt -How she broke the news about her diagnosis to her daughter -Why it's important to have a good relationship with your Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Gynecologist -How treatment makes her feels -Getting second opinions -Why it took cancer for her to prioritize herself -How breast cancer affected her work life -When you should get a mammogram -How to perform self-examinations and how often you should do them -What her support system is like AND MORE Connect with Dr. Alexea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexea/ Sign up or learn more about the Single Moms Level Up Challenge: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com/levelup Take a moment to answer the podcast survey here: https://goo.gl/forms/lTQEdDDAANCcnauV2 Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/singleblackmotherhood/ Visit the site: https://www.singleblackmotherhood.com