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When I was diagnosed 15 years ago at age 35 I was considered an anomaly. Now I see more and more women in their 20's having this disease. I was told that daughters of pre-menapausal breast cancer patients get diagnosed with the disease 7 years before their mothers. My mom was 42 when she was diagnosed and if the trend follows my daughters would be 28. My oldest daughter will be turning 22 on her next birthday. I am concerned, but I'm not ready to ask my daughters to have profilactic mastectomies. I have taught them to be more diligent with self breast exams. They probably have more of a chance getting in a car accident then getting cancer. Do I ask them to stop riding in a car? No, but I do remind them to wear their seatbelt, don't ride or drive with someone who has been drinking, and folllow traffic rules. That's all we can do in this life. I was told 15 years ago that early detection was the key to my survival of this disease, but I was diagnosed with a reccurrance anyway. So far I have survived and I am very thankful to have the next 3 months free from chemo treatments. Love and Blessings, Lu Ann.
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