Grandfather's breast cancer diagnosis leads a mother and daughter down a preventive mastectomy journey Niccole Caan

Cailynn Madigan was prompted to get genetic testing for breast cancer because of her grandfather's battle with the disease. As a result, she and her mother sought strength and support from each other as they shared the journey through double mastectomy and breast reconstruction.

A Plastic Surgeon's Journey from Practitioner to Patient

Emily McLaughlin's breast cancer diagnosis in 2016 transformed her from a practitioner to a patient overnight. As a plastic surgeon, she had reconstructed plenty of breasts affected by cancer. Still, she never guessed that she would need these same surgeries, putting her into a unique category of providers.