Mina is single, young and has been diagnosed with breast cancer. This special audio-only presentation follows Mina and her journey to explore society’s emphasis on breasts as she makes a difficult decision regarding her treatment. Young women face many different struggles than older breast cancer patients. They are still in the their child-bearing years and the effects of cancer treatment can prevent them, not only from breast feeding, but also from conceiving. Younger breast cancer patients often have difficulty with self-esteem and having the confidence to date. Mina struggles with these issues and meets a collection of characters on her journey to figure out what she wants from life, ultimately embracing her power to live life boldly.
"keepingabreast" is a full-cast performance starring Amy McFadden as Mina, and featuring Tanya Eby, Kyle Los, Craig Powers and Kate Rudd in multiple roles.
"keepingabreast" uses comedy, cynicism and a touching story to address a very real issue.
