Voices of Resilience Part 1: Insights on Emotional Health, Treatment, and Care from Young Survivors

Voices of Resilience: Young Women Breast Cancer Survivors Driving the Future of Care and BCYW Foundation’s Research Vision
This video was generated by dubbing the original Portuguese video into English using the Eleven Labs Dubbing Tools. The original video is from the BCYW Foundation’s First International Conference on Young Women’s Breast Cancer and Health, which took place in Lisbon in October 2024. It features four breast cancer survivors, and a family member who lost his spouse to BCYW too soon, and Professor Luis Costa as moderator.
Key Highlights:
• The Power of Personal Stories
Actress Sofia Ribeiro shared her journey, stressing the need to demystify breast cancer, promote early detection, and address its emotional toll. She highlighted the role of trust and open communication in transforming patient care.
• Emotional Support
Survivor Marta advocated for care addressing emotional well-being during and after treatment. She called for research into links between emotional trauma and breast cancer, alongside systems helping survivors rebuild their lives. • Advocacy Rooted in Loss Journalist Duarte shared his late wife Rita's story, which inspired BCYW’s creation. He emphasized timely diagnoses, second opinions, and addressing families' financial & emotional challenges.
• Mental Health and Community Support
The Portuguese League Against Cancer highlighted the value of psychological support for patients and families. Marta Pojo advocated for focus groups to amplify survivors’ voices and improve research & care.
• Gratitude and Resilience
Survivor Marta Flores reflected on gaining a new lease on life and aspirations to become a mother. She emphasized the importance of respecting individual patient journeys and the impact of compassionate healthcare teams.
• Looking Forward
The session concluded with a commitment to filling research gaps, blending genomic & biological insights with attention to patient's emotional well-being, and amplifying the voices of young women in shaping a future of compassionate and personalized breast cancer.