KOSI 101.1’s OctoBRA
Erin, a breast cancer survivor, discusses how she got diagnosed with breast cancer at just 28 years old. She shares her arduous mastectomy journey, the aftermath of her diagnosis and how she’s turned her experience into advocacy.
Dawn shares how her breast cancer diagnosis unfolded, what her options regarding moving forward were and how she decided on a double mastectomy. She also gives insight on what recovery from surgery was like, what complications arose and what the present and future looks like.
Heather joins Jenny D in studio to discuss her breast cancer journey: how she found the initial lump, how she processed the news that she had cancer and how her support system showed up for her during that difficult time. She explains what comes with being a survivor, the long road ahead of her and what her advice for other women is.
Join KOSI 101.1 and the Denver Pavilions in supporting women’s health all month long with OctoBRA.
We’re reminding you about the importance of regular screenings, hearing from survivors and talking to health care professionals surrounding breast cancer awareness month to keep you informed and to encourage you to advocate for yourself!
See how our friends at the Denver Pavilions are supporting OctoBRA through their Shop. Dine. Support. program where Partners in Pink retailers and restaurants have offers all month long.
Join the KOSI 101.1 staff in the fight against breast cancer as we inform and inspire because we don’t just play Feel Good Music, we want you to Feel Good too.
For low cost, or no cost options for mammograms, click here.
Some info from American Cancer Society (ACS)
- In 2026, an estimated 5,200 women in Colorado will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
- Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It accounts for about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year.
- 1 in 3 women are not getting screened for breast cancer.
- 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. 1 in 43 will die from the disease.
- Regular screening can catch cancer early, when it may be easier to treat.
- American Cancer Society breast cancer guidelines recommend women at average risk have an opportunity to start screening at age 40, but by age 45 to begin annual screening.
- ACS guidelines are evidence-based and independent.
- ACS believes further consideration may be required regarding recommendations around the frequency of screening for women under age 55. Current evidence indicates that biennial screening in this population is associated with a diagnosis of more advanced disease.
- ACS guidelines also recommend that women should continue screening as long as they are in good health and are expected to live at least 10 more years.
