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Diagnosis in 2020 led to a single mastectomy after careful decision-making and a low cancer stage.
She was told she had Stage 1A and did not require chemotherapy.
The diagnosis occurred amid the 2020 pandemic, adding isolation to medical stress.
Loss of both grandfathers within a year compounded the emotional burden.
The survivor pursued preventative measures, including removing ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Photography became a therapeutic tool for healing and sharing the journey.
The author emphasizes self-checks and that young women are not exempt from breast cancer.
Family support, including husband, helped her through difficult decisions.
The narrative notes ongoing hormone therapy and potential future surgeries as part of healing.
The piece highlights that reconstruction is a personal choice, with some opting against it.

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Melanoma was diagnosed in Pauline Ryan after a neck spot she noticed during pregnancy raised concerns.
She underwent a wide local excision about 10 centimetres around the mole just ten days after giving birth.
The cancer later spread to Pauline's lymph node, marking progression to metastatic melanoma.
Pauline joined a clinical trial for an immunotherapy drug, which required stopping breastfeeding.
Her treatment and diagnosis affected family life, delaying future plans and causing emotional strain.
After treatment, Pauline learned she was in remission but faced ongoing mental health challenges.
Pauline has become an advocate, joining with MCAS and MSCAN to push for national skin cancer scorecard and reform.
The scorecard aims to identify gaps and push for equity in prevention, early detection, and care.
Pauline hopes for generational change and better out-of-pocket costs for skin checks.
Pauline now balances family life with ongoing monitoring for recurrence and public health advocacy.

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Brinlee Luster is diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 21, shocking her family and altering their plans.
Mariela, the healthy twin, grapples with survivor's guilt while supporting Brinlee and reshaping her own career.
The sisters launch The Port Studio, a business selling port-friendly apparel and affirmation cards to support others.
Brinlee undergoes multiple surgeries and heavy chemotherapy, facing substantial out-of-pocket costs.
Brinlee's latest blood test shows a negative result, signaling remission as doctors monitor for five-year remission.
Doctors note rising rates of colon cancer in young adults and discuss potential drivers like antibiotics and lifestyle.
The twins face ongoing financial and logistical challenges, including insurance gaps as Brinlee ages out of her father's plan.
Mariela moves to Nashville and contemplates a career shift toward patient-centered work in healthcare access.
The family receives community support, from charitable grants to strangers covering meals and travel costs.
The Port Studio wins early orders for port-friendly clothing, signaling a durable business born from adversity.

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Claire Yellowlees, a 38-year-old Sydney entrepreneur, was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer after a 'lucky itch' led to medical screening.
She underwent a lumpectomy and later chemotherapy after pathology showed the cancer was more aggressive than initially thought.
Doctors advised IVF to protect fertility during chemotherapy.
Yellowlees continued to run her brand while navigating medical appointments and treatment.
On Breast Cancer Awareness Day, she underwent her first lumpectomy.
She faced menopausal symptoms from chemotherapy and later radiation as part of treatment.
She credited travel and social support with helping her recover mentally.
Yellowlees is relaunching her fragrance line with a Breast Friday sale to raise awareness.
One percent of Breast Friday profits will go to the McGrath Foundation.
She stressed that women under 40 can get breast cancer and urged regular self-checks.
The story underscores how a minor symptom can herald a serious diagnosis.

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