From an early age I knew I would be a career woman. I took my time exploring different career paths before settling into a career in public service. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at a time when I felt like I was hitting my stride professionally. I was only 39. Not only was I faced with critical decisions about my health, I also had to think... Read more
“Single male seeks woman of substance. Her most important qualities are her strength, compassion, and fearlessness in the face of adversity. Breast cancer survivors welcome.” It isn’t likely we will ever run across this dating ad, and we’d likely think twice about it if we did. For single women, one of the many... Read more
My mother was 42 when I was conceived, so when I was in my late 30's, I still thought I had time to have children. Then I was diagnosed with breast cancer and made some quick decisions to jump straight into treatment. Along the way, I learned about how chemotherapy can leave you infertile, as a result of induced menopause. Read more about... Read more
As soon as my doctor recommended a bilateral mastectomy after diagnosing me with breast cancer, she quickly followed with a discussion about reconstruction, as if to soften the blow. Somewhere in the back of my mind, the idea of being rebuilt at age 40 seemed like the first potentially positive trade-off to the whole ordeal. Still, it turned out... Read more
Breast Cancer is typically considered a disease of older women. We are often shocked when we hear of the 26-year-old or the 34-year-old receiving a cancer diagnosis. While the percentage of women with breast cancer under age 40 is small, young women can and do get breast cancer. I am living proof. Over 11,100 young... Read more
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