The Mastectomy I Always Wanted: Turning a Diagnosis Into Empowerment

by | Mar 25, 2026 | Living Ageless and Bold, Podcast

Erica Neubert Campbell is an award-winning writer, breast cancer survivor, and long-time cancer advocate who shares her powerful journey of resilience and choice following her diagnosis.

 

In this episode, Erica sits down with Christina to discuss her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer after losing her mother 15 years earlier to the same disease, the deeply personal decision to undergo a double mastectomy, and how shifting her mindset helped her reclaim power during one of the most difficult moments of her life. She also shares the inspiration behind her memoir, The Mastectomy I Always Wanted, the importance of community support during a diagnosis, and practical advice for women navigating their own cancer journeys.

 

Find more from Erica here:

Website: https://www.ericaneubertcampbell.com/ 

Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/Mastectomy-Always-Wanted-Breast-Cancer/dp/1634897099 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-neubert-campbell-936279/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erica.n.campbell/?hl=en 

 

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