
Michelle’s Story (Breast Cancer)
October 25, 2012, I went in for a mammogram to have a lump checked out in my right breast. I

October 25, 2012, I went in for a mammogram to have a lump checked out in my right breast. I
Two years prior to turning 35 I started asking my doctor for a script for a mammogram. My mother had

I am a 41 year old mother of two teenagers. I also have gastroparesis (paralyzed stomach). I have had several

I’m an eight year survivor of right breast cancer. I was only in my late 30’s at the time. My

I am a 30 year old, mother/step-mother of six great children. I also have a wonderful husband! I was diagnosed

My name is Mellissa Israel. I found out I had cancer at the age of sixteen. I was diagnosed with

On July 6, 2012, I was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in an emergency room at 2:30 a.m. I’ve

I’ve been fighting like a girl since birth due to congenital heart defects. I want to share my story to

I fight like a girl every day of my life. First, let me thank all my family, friends, and God,
It has been 14 years! 14 years of paralyzing agony! I guess you could say that my battle with endo began
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