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Breast Cancer Student- Carolina

Breast Cancer Student- Carolina

“I have used social media to tell my friends instead of having to call them. I think this is because I really thought that since I tested negative for the BRCA1&2 genes and had checkups since I was 30 because of my mom’s own breast cancer history I was in the clear. “

Ovarian Cancer Student- Kristen

Ovarian Cancer Student- Kristen

“When I was first diagnosed with Stage 3c Ovarian Cancer, I had an incredibly tough time throughout treatment, however I could see the light at the end of the tunnel. I ended up becoming NED (No Evidence of Disease), even though there was a high chance of recurrence, I could rationalize that maybe, just maybe, I’d had bad luck in getting this disease, but it was just a one off and I’d miraculously “beat it”. However once it recurred, it became clear that it would just keep coming back. I had to adjust my mindset to cope with the fact that I would always be living WITH cancer.”

Tenured Breast Cancer Student- Lianne

Tenured Breast Cancer Student- Lianne

"I try to create awareness for my stage 4 diagnosis that it’s chronic. I am not going anywhere the coming years, that’s what I hope and feel... And for me to stay here even longer, I need people to donate for more research to find a cure. I wish people understood that currently there is no cure. I believe in miracles, and I always say out loud for the universe to hear it; There will be a cure for me. I will celebrate my 50th birthday!"

Tenured Breast Cancer Student- Estela

Tenured Breast Cancer Student- Estela

"Eighteen years ago, I was diagnosed with this disease and have had terrible moments. But it has also taught me to enjoy today, travel with my mother, and travel with my husband. I enjoy spending time with my son and my beautiful granddaughter, I share lunches dinners, outings with my friends."

Tenured Breast Cancer Student- Chiara D'Agostino

Tenured Breast Cancer Student- Chiara D'Agostino

"I learned that I don’t need mounds on my chest to feel like a woman, that I’m even more resilient than I ever thought I was, and that, at least at this moment in time, I’m leaning towards not being afraid of dying."