Young Women with Breast Cancer

Rachel Williams’ world turned upside when, at the age of 24, she was told that she had breast cancer.

To put it in perspective, Rachel had a better chance of winning the lottery than getting breast cancer. But as life goes, sometimes it takes just “that one shot” to land into a tough situation. (Plus, Rachel said she hadn’t bought a lottery ticket.)

But Rachel’s story showed the importance of reglar screening and self exams.

Rachel found it hard to have breast cancer as a young patient. It changed her social life and chemotherapy altered her appearances (loss of hair and eyebrows). She found little in common with other cancer patients, who tended to be older.

Getting in touch with a breast cancer support group that had young patients like Rachel made a big difference, she now knows she’s not alone.