The CDC says only about 9% of all new cases of breast cancer are found in women younger than 45 in the United States.Maggie Kaufman, a 33-year-old Perry County
"It's not a death sentence": Local breast cancer patient, teacher shares story"It's not a death sentence": Local breast cancer patient, teacher shares story The CDC says only about 9% of all new cases of breast cancer are found in women younger than 45 in the United States.While that reality may discourage some, it was, for Maggie, a new lease on life.Back in early May, Maggie Kaufman noticed something unusual.
Genetic testing and her current health status never showed any great risk. So, the news of her Stage 1B cancer diagnosis blindsided her and her family, she says. “With three kids and a husband that I absolutely adore - they’re what kept me going. I have to be here for them," Kaufman said. “The decision to have a double mastectomy – so easy. it was a no brainer for me.”
Fortunately, it was a nightmare one that was short-lived. By late June, Maggie was out and back to her normal life."I’m just so grateful through all of this," Kaufman said. "I really am.”
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