37 - Jill Mull - Breast Cancer Awareness Part 4: The Role of Patient Navigators

<p>What do tough times teach you? There is a silver lining to tough times, and they teach us valuable lessons. Join Carol and her guest Jill Mull as they talk about dealing with an unexpected breast cancer diagnosis at a young age and using this personal hardship to help others.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Here are the things to expect in the episode:</p> <ul> <li>Jill's opporutnity to make a difference in the lives of others living with breast cancer diagnosis.</li> <li>What do people with cancer wish you knew and what it’s really like.</li> <li>Accept help! — others certainly won’t judge you for reaching out for help.</li> <li>What is the role and responsibilities of a patient navigator?</li> <li>Apps to help you through and take better care of yourself.</li> <li>Support Groups: Types, benefits, and what to expect. This can be a valuable step toward healing.</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <p>About Jill Mull:</p> <p>Jill works with breast cancer patients and survivors of all ages with a focus on young women and families. She navigates patients experiencing breast cancer at all stages from DCIS or stage zero to women living with metastatic disease. Jill studied anthropology and sociology at Emory University and holds a master of education degree from Boucher college. &nbsp;Jill has served as the patient navigator at the green springs station since 2015 but began her time with Hopkins as a young breast cancer patient in 2005.</p> <p>Jill often calls on lessons learned from her experience to guide patients from initial diagnosis treatments and through survivorship.</p> <p>About Johns Hopkins Medicine: The mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine is to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research, and clinical care.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Jill Mull:</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:jmull1@jhmi.edu"><u>jmull1@jhmi.edu</u></a></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://public.onc.jhmi.edu/breastCancerWellnessPrograms/?page=contact"><u>https://publ