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263. From Grief to Advocacy: A Father’s Mission for Early Detection in Young Women with Bob Furniss
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In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, I had the privilege of speaking with Bob Furniss, a father, husband, and author who has turned his family’s heartbreaking experience with breast cancer into a mission to educate and advocate for early detection. Bob and his wife Susan founded the nonprofit WarriorPrincess.org in honor of their late daughter, Keesha Furniss, who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 30.
Bob shared the emotional journey of Keesha’s diagnosis, treatment, and the impact it had on their family. He recounted how Keesha’s initial symptoms were misdiagnosed and how the eventual discovery of her cancer came as a shock. Despite the devastating news, Keesha faced her illness with incredible strength and resilience, earning the nickname “Warrior Princess.”
This episode is a poignant reminder of the impact of breast cancer on families and the power of turning grief into purposeful action. I hope you find inspiration in Bob’s story and are encouraged to have those crucial conversations about breast health with their loved ones.
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Resources discussed on this episode:
Warrior Princess: https://warriorprincess.org/:
On to Blue: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Breast-Cancer-Warrior-Through/dp/B0DYQDWXVZ
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1. 263. From Grief to Advocacy: A Father’s Mission for Early Detection in Young Women with Bob Furniss (00:00:00)
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