My Story

Like many others, cancer has touched my life in many ways. In fact, on my father's side, my grandmother, two aunts, and a cousin, who was slightly older than me, have died of an aggressive form of breast/ovarian cancer. Through research, we have learned their cancer was caused by the BRAC gene. Fortunately, it's unlikely I have this gene, since my father was tested for it and is not a carrier. Unfortunately, there are no doubt others in my extended family who are not so lucky. Much more research is needed to help find ways to prevent and treat this and other forms of cancer. 
-Martha Maier