Breast Cancer in my 20’s
Meet the Models, New England: Madeleine Halle
At just 26 years old, Madeline was catapulted into the breast cancer world with ““the total unknown of what breast cancer looks like or how it would impact my life.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Timeya Rice
“a lot of people say that during treatment is the worst, but I think it’s after because you aren’t actively doing something, like going to appointments. You are left to process everything you just went through.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Justine Egan-Kunicki
The experience of cancer, she notes, makes one confront their own mortality, but in the same token “you also learn how strong you are. Despite the struggle, I have learned I am a strong person who can persist and continue to enjoy life.” Indeed, though she get the phrase of ‘new normal,’ Justine prefers to say she’s reframed her life now: “You find a way to make a new life.”
Read MoreMeet the Models: Kasha Wasylak
Kasha Wasylak was just 26 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She found a lump while showering, but never thought it could be cancer. She reported it to her OBGYN and they both assumed it was a clogged milk duct, as she had completed breast feeding months prior. After several rounds of testing, Kasha got a voicemail that would change her entire life. It was the doctor informing her that she had cancer and to call back immediately.
Read MoreMeet the Models: Monique Tremblay
Monique Tremblay, Survivor since 2015 Finding a lump in my breast one night completely changed my life. I called my doctor right away. I had a history of fibroadenomas in the…
Read MoreMeet the Models: Erin Leary
Erin Leary, Survivor since 2014 Getting a breast cancer diagnosis at age 28 was shocking to say the least. As a nurse, I thrive on caring for and supporting others during…
Read MoreMeet the Models: Lindsay McGloughlin
Lindsay McGloughlin, Survivor first diagnosed in 2013 I am so thrilled to be walking with Runway for Recovery for its spectacular 10th year! Runway has given me a reason to…
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