Sarah’s Story: Rebuilding After Breast Cancer Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 41 years old. As a wife and mother of two, her world turned upside down with the news. She underwent a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation—enduring not only the physical toll but also the emotional weight that comes with losing part […]
Tara’s Story: A Teacher, a Mother, a Survivor Tara was 45 when her very first mammogram revealed something she never expected—breast cancer. A mother of three and a dedicated teacher, Tara was suddenly thrust into a whirlwind of tests, surgeries, and life-changing decisions. Within just ten weeks, she underwent five surgeries, including a double mastectomy […]
Dana’s Story: A Journey of Loss, Resilience, and Hope Dana was just 35 when she received the life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer in 2012. At the time, she and her husband were preparing to begin fertility treatments after years of struggling to conceive. Instead, her diagnosis led to a double mastectomy and a total hysterectomy—suddenly, […]
A mastectomy can involve the removal of either one breast (known as unilateral or single mastectomy) or both breasts (referred to as bilateral or double mastectomy). When considering whether to opt for a bilateral mastectomy, your medical team may suggest this approach if cancer is detected in both breasts or if you possess a heightened […]
“The financial burden of breast cancer treatment and reconstruction has been overwhelming and stressful, and it can significantly impact your quality of life.” Breast Cancer is a journey that no-one wants to embark on, but now I am on a massive team (code name Survivors) consisting of millions of women worldwide. My particular cancer journey […]
Rita is a single mom of three who was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in December of 2021. Although the cancer was caught early, there was still lymph node involvement. She went through chemo from February to June of 2022, and had a bilateral mastectomy that August. She had 28 rounds of radiation, having to […]
