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title: Lucy - on being diagnosed as a younger woman
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Personal experience, Season 6

# Lucy - on being diagnosed as a younger woman

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Published 05 Dec 2025

1 min read

In this episode, Lucy speaks to Laura about her experience of breast cancer as a younger woman. She also talks about the importance of sharing positive stories, pregnancy and starting a family after breast cancer.

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Lucy

Lucy Dawson was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 25.

She speaks to Laura about her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer as a younger woman and having fertility preservation treatment as a result of her breast cancer diagnosis.

They also talk about the importance of spreading awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and having the confidence to advocate for yourself in a medical setting.

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You can also [watch this episode on YouTube](https://youtu.be/NxPmDErqtsA).