My journey began about about 20 years ago when my sister that is close to me in age was first diagnosed with breast cancer, then about 4 years later, our Mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and then me in 1999 and again in 2007. Even though our Mother lost her battle to breast cancer going into the bone about 6 years ago, my sister is still dealing with her 4th bout of breast cancer. I have hope today and tomorrow because I was blessed to participate in a breast cancer study a few years before I was diagnosed with breast cancer which gave me resources to turn to when I needed it and also to help others that I have met along the way in their journey, yes, you can say our family have a history of breast cancer and because of my outgoing personality to get information, I have gotten this information to share with other family members near and far - at reunions, family gathering, celebrations to help them learn their family history and may be a preventive measure in their lives. So, there is hope for today as we are breathing and for tomorrow for those that may still be here.

Linda
Toledo, OH