Episode
9: Young Doesn’t Mean Safe: Kiara Prince on Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer at 36
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- SIS: Sisters in Survivorship
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- Feb 4, 2026
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- 2592
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Summary
At 36 years old, Kiara Prince was diagnosed with breast cancer with no family history, no genetic risk, and no warning signs. In this episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, Kiara shares how she discovered her lump by accident, what it felt like to hear the words “you have breast cancer” at such a young age, and how she navigated the overwhelming decisions around surgery, treatment, and hormone therapy. Kiara also opens up about the financial realities of treatment, the support of her family and friends, and how she found strength through visibility, sisterhood, and faith. Her story is a wake-up call for young Black women to listen to their bodies, advocate for themselves, and never delay getting checked. This conversation is raw, emotional, and full of hope. Stay tuned as Kiara reminds us that survivorship is more than survival: it’s resilience, advocacy, and choosing joy in the face of fear. ✨ Learn more: sistersnetworkinc.org 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship KEY POINTS: - [3:31] Discovering the lump by accident while at home - [8:25] Going through a biopsy alone and getting the diagnosis - [11:07] The whirlwind of appointments, genetic testing, and facing reality - [13:49] Losing her job, navigating COBRA, and the financial strain of treatment - [15:20] Moving back to Texas for family support - [16:29] Surgery decisions: lumpectomy vs. mastectomy - [19:08] Facing the choice of chemotherapy vs. radiation - [22:57] Hormone suppression, side effects, and medical menopause at 37 - [29:58] Long-term medications and living with extreme fatigue - [32:21] Learning the statistics for young Black women with breast cancer - [35:34] How her family, friends, and father’s health guidance supported her - [39:37] The hardest part: telling her family an…