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I sat down today with USA Today bestselling author Cara Lockwood to unpack her breast cancer journey, the shock of diagnosis, choosing chemo in a gray zone, and losing a publisher mid-treatment while finding a sharper sense of purpose and humor. She shares how to support loved ones without platitudes, advocate for care, and rebuild identity after a double mastectomy.

• Cara’s “white room” diagnosis and emotional freefall
• Moving from shock to fight mode with journaling and humor
• What to say and what not to say to patients
• Advocacy, second opinions, and choosing your care team
• Chemo as an “insurance policy” amid ambiguous guidelines
• Getting dropped by a publisher and gaining perspective
• Glass balls versus rubber balls for focus and sanity
• Body image, identity, and giving yourself credit
• Practical guidance on screening, mammograms, and ultrasounds
• New project: Kiss Marry Kill and life after remission

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https://caratheauthor.com/

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