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Category Archives: Family

08.17.21

Genetics Gone Wild: One Survivor’s Story of a Rare Genetic Mutation by Guest Blogger Kate

by Firefly Sisterhood

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32 years old, it was important to consider potential genetic risk factors in order to make more informed treatment decisions. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 30’s as well, … Continue reading →

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08.03.21

When Breast Cancer is Genetic: A BRCA1+ Survivor Story

by Firefly Sisterhood

Perhaps you already know that 13% of all women will develop breast cancer sometime over the course of their lives. You may even count yourself as one of those who make up that 13%. Of those breast cancer cases, only … Continue reading →

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12.01.20

Survivor, Guide, Wife, Mother: Jennifer’s Story

by Firefly Sisterhood

At Firefly Sisterhood, we are incredibly grateful for the devotion, passion, and generosity of our Firefly Guides. They are the core of our program, ready at the drop of a hat (actually the ring or notification of their phone) to … Continue reading →

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05.09.19

My Mom Introduced Me to Volunteering (by Tanya, Guest Blogger)

by Firefly Sisterhood

When I was just 9 years old, my mom introduced me to volunteering at the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon event in Duluth, MN. I had to run back and forth with the donation cards. I remember feeling so important. … Continue reading →

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05.06.19

The Value of Giving Time to a Cause (by Deb, Guest Blogger)

by Firefly Sisterhood

Mother’s Day is approaching. While not all of us get a warm, fuzzy feeling about our moms, is there someone in your life who offers you that loving, trusted mom-like presence? Someone in which: “Being a real parent isn’t in … Continue reading →

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  • The Genetics of Breast Cancer: An interview with Anna Leininger, Genetic Counselor
  • A Breast Cancer Possibility: A Pre-vivor Story
  • Genetics Gone Wild: One Survivor’s Story of a Rare Genetic Mutation by Guest Blogger Kate
  • What I would Tell My Newly Diagnosed Self: Survivor Reflections
  • When Breast Cancer is Genetic: A BRCA1+ Survivor Story

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