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Real Life Stories of Breast Cancer Patients



Real Life Stories of Breast Cancer Patients
Our featured survivors share words of inspiration, wisdom, hope, and support in these stories about how their lives have been changed by cancer. Our editors have chosen 10 of the most inspirational stories of For many who are facing a cancer diagnosis, or any other illness or hardship, hearing from others who've been through one already can be a great source of comfort and support. We hope you will find inspiration in these stories of cancer survivors.


Young woman with stage 4 breast cancer shares story, frustrations
These days, a monthly breast self-exam is considered optional. And she's not just talking about a lump or a mass in your breast. You should also look for crusting at the nipple, or bloody nipple drainage, Dr. White says, especially if it's just one side.



The coronavirus pandemic may have some people wondering which health checkups can be postponed until things calm down, but three breast cancer survivors say breast cancer screening is one to keep. They each ultimately went to their appointments, and those decisions might've saved their lives, as they were diagnosed with breast cancer. We have a 3- and 5-year-old. We were trying to keep busy while we did our jobs. Gordon had initially contemplated skipping her mammogram.