In 2015, Mary Chaudoin of Atlanta was 25 years old and described her life as close to perfect. She and her family had luckily experienced little struggle and loss. That all changed when her mom, Nontie, was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. In the fall of 2015, a doctor confirmed Nontie had a quarter-sized lump in her breast. It was Stage 3…
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Every 2 minutes, someone in the U.S. hears the words, “You have breast cancer.” Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., with 1 in 8 women likely to be diagnosed before the age of 70. A person’s risk of breast cancer can be influenced by several factors, some that can’t be changed- like family history, and…
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Because of research supported by Breast Cancer Research Foundation, we know breast cancer is not just one disease, and that every journey through breast cancer is unique. In order to beat breast cancer, BCRF funds the best minds in the field and encourages them to think outside of the box. Their research crosses the entire spectrum of cancer – from the most basic biology of a cancer cell to developing innovative new treatments and improving quality…
Read More Sorita Averill-Fitzgerald defines herself as an athlete. In addition to training and running multiple half marathons, marathons and triathlons, she also owns a Fleet Feet running store and participates in several running groups in her hometown of West Reading, Pennsylvania. Her athleticism, however, doesn’t just lie in the races, but also in her preparation for them. “I love setting big goals…
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