Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Part 2

About this episode

Macherie Mercado shares her personal journey battling triple-negative breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection and community support.

Part 2 - Guest host Yaco LaPauta is joined by Macherie Mercado in a deeply personal and emotional conversation sharing about her ongoing battle with triple‑negative breast cancer. Mercado described her diagnosis, multiple treatments, relapses, and her transition toward integrative and holistic approaches, while emphasizing early detection, self‑advocacy, and mental resilience. Yaco, speaking both as host and family member, highlighted community support and the importance of open dialogue to educate and empower listeners across the Virgin Islands.

People in this episode

Host: Yaco LaPauta

Guest: Macherie Mercado

Topics covered

• health
• cancer
• personal story
• community support
• mental resilience
• integrative approaches

Keywords

• breast cancer
• triple-negative
• early detection
• self-advocacy
• mental resilience
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Virgin Islands

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