My mother in law, Dorothy, was 58 when she lost her battle with breast cancer. It was a battle that she fought for 7 years. At one point the cancer had spread to her bones. She had just married my father in law and about six months later she was diagnosed. When I was pregnant with my daughter, she insisted on throwing me a baby shower, even though she was in treatment and the cancer was in her bones. She pulled off a great shower, even making me a homemade three layer cake. She fought her battle with grace until the end. Because of her, I make sure to pay close attention to any changes, and to always get my annual mammograms. I have had some scares, but thankfully nothing has been cancer. She is truly an inspiration.

Christina Crill
Waterville, OH