Survivors
Rocio’s Story
In early 2023, Rocio Martin Hoyos was in one of the healthiest seasons of her life—physically strong, emotionally grounded, and deeply focused on wellness. She had prioritized her body and mind for months, and was feeling better than she had in years. So when she found a lump, it came as a jarring surprise.
Read MoreMarcella’s Story — SoCal
When Marcella Powell was diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer in March of 2022, it felt like the ground disappeared beneath her feet. An itchy breast and an unusual white discharge prompted her to seek medical advice. Initially dismissed as “normal,” her instincts urged her to get a second opinion — one that ultimately saved her life.
Read MoreLaura’s Story
As both a physician and a breast cancer patient, Laura Tangredi found herself navigating a journey she thought she knew — only to realize how personal, emotional, and life-altering the experience truly is.
Read MoreCara’s Story
At just 30 years old, Cara Wright was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in March of 2023. What followed was not only a fight for her health, but a grueling battle with insurance—two life-altering wars waged in parallel. For over a year, she navigated a system that often made healing harder.
Read MoreAlicia’s Story
Alicia Fisher’s breast cancer journey has been marked by both unimaginable hardship and profound personal growth. Diagnosed for the first time at age 34, she found the lump herself and learned the news on New Year’s Eve in 2020—a brutal ending to an already difficult year.
Read MoreKathleen’s Story
Kathleen Keeley grew up surrounded by women affected by breast cancer. She fundraised for breast cancer causes, supported loved ones through their diagnoses, and deeply believed in the power of community and action. But she never imagined that one day, she would be the one sitting across from a surgeon, hearing the words that would forever change her life.
Read MoreShannon’s Story
When Shannon Bernhart received her diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma on September 2, 2022, she was in the midst of planning for a joyful chapter in her life—she had just received the green light to pursue embryo adoption. The news of her cancer hit hard and fast, clouding a moment that was meant to be filled with hope and possibility. “I was pretty numb at first,” she recalls. “And then I got angry. It took time to digest it all.”
Read MoreChristina’s Story
When Christina Clements received her breast cancer diagnosis, she was stationed thousands of miles from home on the remote island of Guam, with her children just 5 and 8 years old. The news was devastating—and isolating. But Christina’s resilience, bolstered by the people who showed up for her, carried her through one of the most challenging chapters of her life.
Read MoreLauren’s Story
On April 7, 2022, at 10:51am, Lauren Yerkes received the call that would change her life. She was preparing for a work meeting when the radiologist told her she had invasive ductal carcinoma. “I remember only hearing the word ‘carcinoma’—I knew what that meant,” she recalls. Overcome with fear and confusion, she rushed to find her husband and handed him the phone. The two stood in their kitchen, hugging and crying, before beginning the painful process of sharing the news with loved ones.
Read MoreMonique’s Story
Boston Model, Completed Treatment
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