Hello, my name is Angela. I was diagnosed with DCIS in August 2023 after a biopsy. After a 2nd biopsy the decision for a double mastectomy and reconstruction was made. I had both done in September 2023. After my mastectomy, I was diagnosed with stage 1 Her2+ breast cancer. I …
Read More »Nancy’s Story (Breast Cancer)
I never thought that it would happen to me. I have had regular mammograms since the age of 50; which was the normal age in Canada. They have now lowered the recommended age to 40. I had a mammogram in October of 2020. There have never been any issues with …
Read More »Katie’s Story (Breast Cancer and Mastocytosis)
In 1988, I was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. I was then diagnosed again in 1997. In 2019, at my annual skin exam, the doctor noticed red spots on my thighs. She did a skin punch and it came back full of mast cells. They then did a bone biopsy to …
Read More »Dawn’s Story (Metastatic Breast and Bone Cancer)
I was diagnosed in July 2018 with stage 4 metastatic breast and bone cancer. The cancer was found in the spine (L2). For treatment, I had radiation and chemo. The chemo sessions were very strong. I lived in an apartment for 10 years and during treatment, my landlord sold the …
Read More »Christi’s Story (Breast Cancer)
I turned 50 years old on July 3rd this year, and 10 days later, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. I had a double mastectomy with reconstruction on August 28th, and my pathology came back with metastasis to the lymph nodes. I’m currently waiting for radiation and chemotherapy to …
Read More »Lisa’s Story (DCIS Breast Cancer)
My mom was diagnosed with an aggressive stage 4 breast cancer at age 37. Single radical mastectomy, radiation, chemotherapy, and Tamoxifen prolonged her life for 10 years. She passed at 47 years old; I was 17 years old. That’s when my mammograms began. At age 43, I was diagnosed with …
Read More »Rosalind’s Story (Stage 4 Breast Cancer)
My Cancer Journey I found a lump as I was giving myself a breast examination before my shower in September of 2008, while I was seeking medical attention for my knees. At the time, I did not have health insurance. At the medical facility, there was a sign for free …
Read More »Jessica’s Story (Breast Cancer)
I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in 2016, when I was 29 years old. I went through a right lumpectomy, egg harvest, 8 rounds of chemotherapy, and 30 rounds of radiation. Every plan I had was placed on hold, and I thought I would never live to see …
Read More »Tammy’s Story (Breast Cancer)
I went for my annual mammogram in September, and they said they saw nothing that was suspicious. They told me they would see me in a year. Then in January, I went for my annual gynecologist appointment. They did a breast exam and it was normal. The doctor called a …
Read More »Julie’s Story (Multiple Cancers)
My story starts 48 years ago, I was 4 years old when I was diagnosed with leukemia. My treatment included chemotherapy, radiation and blood transfusion. After treatment, I was in remission and cured. Then at the age of 41, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My treatment included having my …
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