Ink, Identity, and IBC: Katy’s Journey Through HER2-Positive Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Discussing Signatura

In this episode, Terry Lynn Arnold, sits down with both Dr. Wendy Woodworth and Dr. Azadeh Nasrazadani.

Sarah Norton - Living with Stage IV IBC

Sarah Norton is a 32 year old mother who is living with Stage IV Inflammatory Breast Cancer for almost two years. She will share her journey, including the importance of advocating for proper care, raising young children in treatment, and strategies to balance planning for legacy work while remaining hopeful of maintaining her No Evidence of Disease status for a long time.

We Have a Code....What's Next?

In our latest podcast, Terry Arnold sits down with Dr. Wendy Woodward of MD Anderson, and Jennifer Heckert, IBC sister and IBC Network Foundation Board Member, to discuss the newly established medical code for inflammatory breast cancer—what it means for tracking patients, and the critical steps we need to take next.

Journey of tackling Stage 3b Inflammatory Breast Cancer with a Newborn

In this powerful episode, Terry Arnold sits down with Ashley Kinni as she shares her deeply personal story of becoming a first-time mom at 32—only to be diagnosed with Stage 3b Inflammatory Breast Cancer just one week later. Ashley opens up about the challenges of navigating new motherhood while undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and ongoing post-surgical treatments. Her journey is still unfolding, but her resilience shines through: thankful for yesterday, grateful for today, and hopeful for tomorrow.  Ashley Kinni, is a mother, wife, and pediatric speech language pathologist. A lover of cooking, cycling, and spending time with family.

Ink, Identity, and IBC: Katy’s Journey Through HER2-Positive Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Katy shared her personal journey with HER2-positive inflammatory breast cancer, including her treatment experiences and decision to pursue a chest tattoo instead of reconstruction. Through a discussion with Terry, they explored the impact of cancer on their identities and the challenges of balancing treatment with maintaining a sense of self. Both women discussed their experiences as cancer survivors and advocates, emphasizing the importance of creativity, self-compassion, and seeking support through resources like the IBC Network Foundation. About Katy: Katy Bowser Hutson is a writer and songwriter in Nashville, TN. She is the author of Now I Lay Me Down to Fight which chronicles her time with inflammatory breast cancer in poetry and essays. She is currently writing about play. Katy is married to Kenny and has a fourteen year old daughter and an eleven year old son.