Breast Cancer effects so many individuals. I have Stage IV breast cancer and had to have a double mastectomy with 73 treatments in the last 5 years. I am only 43. You feel your body has betrayed you in so many ways. It is supposed to be there fighting off all diseases until the demon gets you...you look in the mirror and what was is now gone...so you fight, wipe the dust off your feet and begin the race for your life....waiting to cross the finish line. I just hope I get there someday...