Stage IV metastatic breast cancer at 32, not being able to have children and talking with me 2 weeks after a hysterectomy - with Emily Garnett

Becoming Parents Podcast · Oct 16, 2018 · 55m

We discussed being diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer at the age of 32, right after her son turned two and she celebrated her 5th wedding anniversary. She was also trying to get pregnant which she learned would never be an option. As a matter of fact, she had a complete hysterectomy 2 1/2 weeks prior to our interview.

In her words:

I’m Emily, a lawyer, wife, mother, and cat lady, living outside of New York City. I was a collegiate swimmer and completed the 2011 New York City Marathon. Professionally, I am an elder law and special needs attorney, whose practice focused primarily…