My story is nothing special. I was diagnosed with stage 3 HER2+ breast cancer 1 day before my 34th birthday. I spent my birthday at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo NY. I was scared as hell. I had a feeling it was cancer. I first found a lump 1 …
Read More »Susan and Her Mom’s Story (Breast Cancer)
As Mother’s Day approaches, I feel it is only appropriate to share my story. Everyone thinks their mother is their hero, but mine TRULY is. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2001, at the age of 29 . I just so happened to be going through a divorce at …
Read More »Rebecca’s Story (Breast Cancer)
To commemorate reaching the 5 year cancer free milestone (woohoo!!) I thought I’d chronicle my journey as a way to thank those that were beside me every step of the way (couldn’t have done it without you), to inspire those that are fighting this battle right now, and to honor …
Read More »Laura’s Story (Breast Cancer)
I am 43 years old. I have a wonderful husband of 14 years and a 15 year old daughter. I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer this past April and will be receiving my 3rd round of aggressive chemo treatment this Wednesday. I have 4-6 more treatments before I get a double …
Read More »Patty’s Story (Breast Cancer)
My name is Patricia Armendariz-Tallon, but you can all call me Patty. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 30, 2010; I was 33 years old. This was the day turned my world upside down. I had just recently moved to Memphis from Ohio with my family due to …
Read More »Becky’s Story (Breast Cancer)
In October 2008, I found a lump. I was assured that it was probably nothing. I was young, 38, and I had no family history of breast cancer. I had a mammogram, then a ultrasound, and a biopsy. On Friday, at 5:00 pm, on December 5, 2008 my doctor calls …
Read More »Elissa’s Story (Breast Cancer)
I was diagnosed with breast cancer through my first mammogram at age 40. That same week, my husband was teaching a health economics class and showing students the data about how women under 50 represent only 5% of breast cancer but cost $675 million in mammograms, so maybe it wasn’t worth it… …
Read More »Leann’s Story (Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer)
I married young (20), and had my first baby at 21. After trying to have a second child for over 3 years, I finally became pregnant. During that time, I went to my normal ob/gyn appointment and was told I had abnormal cells, but that after I delivered, it should go away. …
Read More »Pamela’s Story (Breast Cancer)
This is my personal story of my journey with breast cancer. I was 52 years old when I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. When I first heard this, I was shocked and started crying. My sisters were with me. I have a very loving family and I thank …
Read More »Sharon’s Mom’s Story (Breast Cancer)
My Mom is truly my angel on Earth. There isn’t anyone that meets her that doesn’t fall in love with her and have an instant connection. For the past 20 years, my Mom has fought breast cancer. For the fourth time, she has been diagnosed yet again. This time with …
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