Paying It Forward: Breast Cancer Survivor Dr. Beverly Zavaleta Shares Chemo Experience to Help Others Living Through It

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Paying It Forward

Dr. Beverly Zavaleta was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, a type of breast cancer which begins growing in a milk duct and spreads to the fatty tissue of the breast.
She had serious rounds of chemotherapy for treatment, which left her unable to cook or drive.
While going through treatment, she connected with other women battling breast cancer and decided to share her chemo experience for women seeking guidance by writing a book titled Braving Chemo.

Dr. Beverly Zavaleta describes her breast cancer diagnosis as a “bomb being dropped” in the middle of her life. Now, she’s sharing some much needed guidance and information for other women who may not know where to turn.

Beverly was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, a type of breast cancer which begins growing in a milk duct and spreads to the fatty tissue of the breast. For treatment, she underwent serious rounds of chemotherapy, which made her unable to cook or drive. By going through such severe treatment, Beverly wanted to share her personal experience for other women who are facing the same battle. With the help of a few other breast cancer warriors, her book Braving Chemo was born.

“Braving Chemo is a patient guidebook that helps patients get through their chemotherapy treatment by giving practical resources, suggestions, and information to help them feel better,” Beverly tells SurvivorNet.

Through her book, Beverly says she wants to help guide both patients and their caregivers, no matter the type of cancer, throughout this difficult journey. Being an advocate, she’s been able to connect with other like-minded people and be inspired by their personal stories.

“I think the most important message for people is that if you educate yourself, you can listen to yourself, and you can find a mindset for yourself that will anchor you, help you get through your treatment and live with cancer the best way that you can,” she says.

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