A 'sandwich generation' mom learned she had breast cancer, then lost her father. The hardest part was staying positive in front of her kids.
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Katie Asturizaga was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at the age of 44 after finding a lump during a routine dressing moment. Despite having family history, she postponed screenings due to starting her family at 40. She faced the dual challenge of undergoing chemotherapy while grieving her father's death within a year of her diagnosis. Asturizaga managed her illness and family responsibilities, prioritizing her children as she navigated her treatment.
Katie Asturizaga discovered a lump in her breast at 44, leading to a breast cancer diagnosis and the need for chemotherapy, while balancing family responsibilities.
She postponed breast cancer screenings due to pregnancy and breastfeeding, which contributed to her later diagnosis and the subsequent challenges of treatment.
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