She got breast cancer at 19. At 24, she's going through menopause at the same time as her mom.

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Miranda McKeon, an actor and health advocate, was diagnosed with breast cancer at 19. Years later, she's still managing the side effects of treatment, including early symptoms of menopause.

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I planned on retiring this year but was then diagnosed with cancer. Retirement may need to be put off, and I'm devastated.

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The author was looking to retire but then was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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