This week, we share some exciting news as Kaela received the results of her brain scan confirming there is no metastasis in the brain. We talk about the relief that comes with hearing those words, while also reflecting on the emotional weight that scans and appointments continue to carry and how “scanxiety” becomes an ongoing part of life after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis.

Then, in a fitting Mother’s Day episode, we welcome our very first guest to the podcast: Kaela’s mom, Judy. As a breast cancer survivor herself, Judy joins us to share her perspective on watching her daughter navigate cancer while carrying her own experiences with the disease. Together, we have an honest conversation about motherhood, survivorship, fear, resilience, and the unique bond that forms when cancer impacts multiple generations of a family.

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