Wisdom of Women - Fierce and Fearless: Fasting, ‘Mittens from Hell’ & 3D tattoos - an Unconventional Treatment Approach

This episode we have an incredible guest joining us, Karyn Corbett. Karyn is a breast cancer survivor living in Arizona, and she will be sharing her remarkable journey with us. From the challenges of dense breast tissue and the importance of early detection, to her unconventional approach to treatment and giving back to women who are newly diagnosed, Karyn's story is filled with wisdom and resilience. Throughout this episode, we'll dive into Karyn's experience of being diagnosed quickly during a move, the various diagnostic treatments she underwent, and the crucial role of communication and coordination among her healthcare team. Karyn also shares how she prepared herself with different items to distract from the difficult time and how she found solace in volunteering and providing support to others going through similar experiences.

As always, we'll touch on important topics surrounding breast cancer awareness and the significance of self-advocacy in healthcare. Karyn's journey reminds us of the power in asking questions, considering options, and customizing treatments to fit our specific needs.

So, grab a cozy blanket, a cup of tea, and get ready to be inspired by Karyn's courage and resilience. Stay curious, stay hungry, and always push forward as we delve into this truly empowering episode of the Wisdom of Women podcast. Let's dive in!

Highlights:

Guest Bio: Karyn Corbett retired as Senior Director of Business Operations at Cisco Systems in 2018.  She spent 28 years as a results-oriented, collaborative leader, who had the opportunity to lead and work with many global, cross-functional teams, and create lasting foundational change.  Working with teams to drive business results in a global, matrixed environment is her forte!

Her desire to drive results did not suffer as she moved into retirement.  She focused strongly on giving back through volunteering with the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, the Gilroy Sunrise Rotary Club, and the South County Tailwaggers.

When she and her husband of 26 years moved to Waddell, AZ in Sept 2020, her focus shifted – to fighting ER/PR+, HER-2- breast cancer.  After 16 cycles of chemo, a bilateral mastectomy, 28 radiation treatments, and reconstructive surgery, she has joined the Cancer Fighters Network at City of Hope – Phoenix as a volunteer, currently mentoring 3 women through their own cancer journeys. 

Karyn lives in AZ with her husband Mike, and enjoys wine tasting, extensive domestic and international travel, and motorcycle riding in her leisure time!