10/29/2025
𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 holds a very personal meaning for me this year—not just as a Program Director and patient advocate, but as a mother.
My daughter Emma carries the BRCA1 mutation, inherited from me, and has lived with scarring alopecia since her teens. At just 22, she made the courageous decision to undergo a mastectomy and reconstruction—a decision that may seem extreme to some, but in our family, we’ve seen breast cancer strike as early as 27.
Watching Emma walk through surgery with strength and grace has been one of the most powerful experiences of my life. Her resilience reminds me daily that beauty, courage, and love shine brighter than fear.
This journey spans generations. My Aunt Teresa, a two-time survivor of breast and ovarian cancer, is the matriarch who showed us what survivorship looks like. I made my own preventative decisions years ago. And now, Emma has taken control of her future too.
October isn’t just pink parties. It’s a time of deep reflection for many women—a reminder of loss, of resilience, and of the complex decisions we face. It can be isolating, overwhelming, and life-changing.
But it can also be empowering.
This year, I’m honored to share our family’s story publicly for the first time, alongside two of the strongest women I know. We share it in hopes of encouraging others to know their family history, ask questions, and take charge of their health.
To every woman walking through healing—body, heart, and soul—we see you. We walk beside you. 💗
Thank you and team at for helping us all feel whole again.
Special thanks to for helping us tell our story.
𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫.
