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Tell Your Survivor Story

Encourage Others in the Fight Against Breast Cancer, Connect with Other Survivors

Send in your breast cancer survivor story to be considered for publication on this site. Let us know about your journey, your struggles and victories. Fill out and submit this form so we can get your details.

About You:
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Your Diagnosis Details:
Age at diagnosis:
Type of breast cancer:
DCIS, LCIS, Invasive, IBC
Lymph node status:
Tumor description: (size, grade)
Treatment plan: (surgery type, drugs, radiation)
Time you have been in remission:
Your Survivor Story:
Talk about how you felt when you were diagnosed, and how you found your lump. How has treatment gone for you? Who supported you through this experience? Is there anything you would do differently? What advice would you give to others who may be a risk for developing breast cancer?

Please note: your submissions may be edited for length, if needed. You will receive an email if your story is published, or if I have more questions about your story.

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