NEWNAN, Ga. - Two young mothers who beat breast cancer are now using their experiences to inspire others through a podcast called Boobie Banter .
What we know:
Lauren Norris, 34, and Brittney Powell, 37, both underwent double mastectomies two years ago at City of Hope Cancer Center in Newnan — on the very same day. Mutual friends introduced them during treatment, and they leaned on each other through the toughest moments.
"I think being so young and having a family is what really pushed me," Powell said. "Every day, hearing my girls laughing outside of my bedroom and I’m too weak to even get out of bed made me say, all right, let’s get another round."
Norris recalled collapsing from heart issues brought on by chemotherapy. "I hit the pavement. At my son’s school, I passed out and