My mother is now 50 years old. She has always gone to her yearly doctors appointment, but this past April she was diagnosed with breast cancer. My mom has had the worst luck with many things, so when the doctor told her this she knew what had to be done. She had both of her breasts removed in May even though the cancer only showed in one. It was a long, slow process that not only gave my mom a free pass for life, but also brought the family even closer than it was. My mom is a survivor, and I thank God everyday because now she gets to look forward to grandchildren and growing even older with my dad.

Jennifer
Shreveport, LA