Jasmine’s breast cancer story and the importance of early diagnosis

“My body knows how to recover. That’s what competitive strength athletics taught me. I’ve realized competing was the practice. Recovering from breast cancer is the game.” 

Less than 4 months have passed since Jasmine Lake found a lump in her breast. While recovering from a recent double mastectomy, she spoke to WHO/Europe about her experience of being diagnosed and treated in England’s National Health Service (NHS).