During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, KYW Newsradio’s “Bridging Philly” is producing a special four-episode series of conversations about breast cancer, the journey through it, and the fight to cure it.

“Stories from the Journey,” sponsored by the Penn Medicine | Virtua Health Cancer Program, covers the various aspects of breast cancer and what goes into the fight against it. 

To conclude the four-part series, the show taped the final episode in front of a live audience at Audacy Philadelphia’s office. The episode, titled “Breast Surgery and Reconstruction,” welcomed a panel of surgeons and survivors to share their perspectives and experiences. Panelists included: 

As a breast cancer survivor two times over, this topic is personal for Community Impact Reporter and “Bridging Philly” host Racquel Williams. 

“This month of programming aims to inform the public and encourage women and yes, men too, to be vigilant with screening and prevention,” said Williams. “No one has to fight alone, and the stories shared this month are meant to encourage and inspire.”

Episodes one, two and three are available now. Episode four is available on October 26 and can be found here.

Episode 1: The State of the Breast Cancer Battle

Episode 2: Body Image and Cancer Treatment

Episode 3: Supporting Each Other Through Cancer

Episode 4: Breast Surgery and Reconstruction

According to a recent study from the American Cancer Society on breast cancer statistics for 2024, mortality rates are down overall due to progress in treatment and early diagnosis. Over 300,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. 

Photos from the live taping can be found here.