289. The Hidden Trauma of Breast Cancer: PTSD, Fear, Triggers, and Healing with Dr. Jim Jackson
Published: March 23, 2026
Duration: 44:21
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What happens when breast cancer leaves behind more than physical scars?
In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Laura sits down with Dr. Jim Jackson to explore the hidden emotional impact of cancer, including medical trauma, PTSD, fear, triggers, and healing. Dr. Jackson is a licensed psychologist, neuropsychologist, and Director of Rehabilitation and Recovery at Vanderbilt’s Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center, where he works with people facing life-threatening and chronic medical conditions.
Together, Laura and Dr. Jackson unpack why the experience of breast can...