Bump In The Road
Bump In The Road
Pat Wetzel
Liz O’Riordan: Breast Cancer, Medicine and Mental Health
38 minutes Posted Oct 4, 2023 at 4:00 pm.
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Many of you know Liz O’Riordan. At the age of just 40 she was forced to give up her breast cancer surgical practice due to the complications of two rounds of cancer treatments that left her unable to continue with the rigors of her job. The irony is that it was a breast cancer diagnosis that led to her medical retirement. Liz’s impact on the cancer world has been significant. Her position as a surgeon gave her instant credibility. And her experiences as a patient transcended the usual medical dialogue. Liz’s journey led her to a Ted talk, speaking engagements and now a book, . This is a story about the power in all our stories, to help, to heal and to change lives. And Liz is continuing to do that by making people aware of the reality of breast cancer treatment and its aftermath. Sadly, since this interview, Liz’s cancer has returned for a third time.   Learn more at Follow Bump on:  Now Available on Amazon: