Tag: Irish Cancer Society
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From a Small Dent to a Life-Saving Diagnosis: Hazel Brennan’s Breast Cancer Journey and Lessons for Early Detection
Introduction: A Routine Getaway That Changed Everything Hazel Brennan’s weekend escape with her husband, John, began like many simple trips for busy parents. The trip, meant to recharge, instead became a turning point when a small, unfamiliar dent appeared beneath her left nipple. What followed was a medical journey that underscores a crucial truth about…
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Breast Cancer: Early Detection and Courage in a Life-Changing Journey
A life-changing moment: Hazel Brennan’s story Hazel Brennan, a 50-year-old mother from Athlone, Co Westmeath, began the year with a short break from daily life and the usual responsibilities of parenting. What started as a routine reflection in the mirror became a life-altering diagnosis when she noticed a small dent or trough under her left…