Mary Leard credits Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s Young Survivors in Action with helping her through her cancer diagnosis
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalitionâs Young Survivors in Action program helps younger women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment pathways. These young survivors have access to networking, support, education, and activities that encourage them to continue to survive and thrive. Young Survivors in Action takes a holistic approach to the activities, support, and education provided and encourages each survivor to continue to learn and grow encouraging them to keep moving forward and live their lives to the fullest! For the next few weeks, Young Survivors in Action will highlight a few members of the group, sharing their story and promoting early detection in the fight against breast cancer along with the importance of loving yourself.
Delaware News Journal
When Meghan Masten’s doctor asked her if she had noticed two swollen lymph nodes near her collarbone, she said she had figured it was from stress or overworking.
It was a logical explanation after spending up to 75 hours a week managing her tanning salon in Dover and caring for two toddlers – all during a pandemic. Going to the doctor s office wasn t top of mind for the 28-year-old, whose focus was on keeping her business afloat and making sure there was always someone to watch her little ones after their day care shut down.
But, in September, Masten – who said she doesn t drink or smoke and rarely gets sick – decided to go for an annual checkup and flu shot. She had noticed some changes in her breast health, but like the lymph nodes, Masten often chalked it up to her busy lifestyle or hormone changes related to pregnancy or being around her 2- and 3-year-olds.
Erica Saunders credits her faith, her family, her friends and DBCC’s Young Survivors in Action with helping her through her breast cancer journey.
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalitionâs Young Survivors in Action program helps younger women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment pathways.
These young survivors have access to networking, support, education, and activities that encourage them to continue to survive and thrive. Young Survivors in Action takes a holistic approach to the activities, support, and education provided and encourages each survivor to continue to learn and grow encouraging them to keep moving forward and live their lives to the fullest!