The Gift of Knowledge

By: Sara Roberts

The Gift of Knowledge

Genetics—it’s a field I had not thought much about prior to my breast cancer diagnosis. I learned the basics in biology class, but that was the extent of it. In hindsight, I wish I had been more curious about my genetic makeup; about the intricate complexity of my DNA. A malignancy alters everything.

Mommy Me and Cancer A Reflection from the Child of a Breast Cancer Survivor

By: Michelle Lawrence, MPH
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Mommy, Me, and Cancer: A Reflection from the Child of a Breast Cancer Survivor

"Hi sweetie, I have something very important to tell you." Although I was only 8 years old, I could tell that my mother’s kind tone was only a gentle precursor for what she was about to say. She gazed at me with a sincere face and tears in her eyes as she explained to me that she had been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She said that our lives would be quite different for a while. My mother, at the time, was 38 years old.

Understanding The Role of Genetics In Breast Cancer

By: Dr. Lucio Miele, MD, Ph.D
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Understanding The Role of Genetics In Breast Cancer

Women should know only 5-10% of breast cancers are considered “familial” or resulting from inherited genes. Yet they should also know having a family history of breast cancer is one of the strongest predictors of breast cancer.

SurviveDAT is now a part of the Gulf States Young Breast Cancer Survivor Network

By: Dr. Donna Williams, DrPH
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SurviveDAT is now a part of the Gulf States Young Breast Cancer Survivor Network

I remember very vividly when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. My mother was in her fifties and me and my siblings were all grown, starting our careers and family. I remember all those emotions; wanting to do something to make it better, but not knowing what to do. And my father seemed nearly paralyzed with fear and a sense of helplessness.

Louisiana's Young Breast Cancer Survivor Network

Young women with breast cancer face unique issues. And in the South, there are more young women overall facing breast cancer. In Louisiana, young African-American women are significantly more likely to suffer from breast cancer.

That is why SurviveDAT is here. Part of the Gulf States Young Breast Cancer Survivor Network, SurviveDAT's mission is to help improve the quality of life for young breast cancer survivors, as well as their family and friends, by providing continuing resources and support.

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