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'Not a death sentence': 29-year-old teacher and mother of 5 speaks on living with breast cancer
Imani Odom says she kept working and caring for her five children through treatment, urging others to advocate for mammograms and early care.
- As she prepares for reconstruction surgery next Tuesday, Odom, a 29-year-old teacher at Foundations Early Learning Center, is sharing her stage 3 breast cancer journey to inspire others to take control of their health.
- Initially believing a hard lump was a clogged milk duct, Odom waited nearly two years before seeking medical advice, resulting in her stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis at 28.
- Maintaining her daily routine while teaching, Odom scheduled radiation treatments during her lunch breaks. "I would go to break every day at 12:00, and my radiation was at 12:15," she said.
- Encouraging others to prioritize their health, Odom emphasizes self-advocacy and persistence. "Get a second opinion, and if you have to, get a third opinion, but advocate for yourself and stay aware," she said.
- Balancing her health journey with motherhood, Odom notes her five children have adapted to her treatment and appointments. "They just know that there was a period when I didn't have hair and then it grew back," she said.
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'Not a death sentence': 29-year-old teacher and mother of 5 speaks on living with breast cancer
A 29-year-old teacher and mother of five is sharing her experience with stage 3 breast cancer, encouraging others to advocate for their health as she prepares for another surgery.
·Florida, United States
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