After having my mother, grandmother and great aunt (all maternal side) diagnosed with breast cancer, I decided to take the BRCA genetic testing in 2009. My results came back negative. Little did I know, in October 2013, I was diagnosed with stage 3 HERS 2 breast cancer at the age of 26. I underwent 5 months of chemotherapy, 28 days of radiation, a double mastectomy with reconstruction and currently on herceptin until December. After my mother being diagnosed at the age of 30 and passing away at 41, I was determined to kick cancers butt. So far, so good. I am so thankful for all my doctors and my family for the support they have given me. It was a rough road but just keep your head held high and stay strong and you'll be able to get through anything.
Jacquelyn Ferrarocenter moriches, NY