In October 2017, I sat in disbelief as my doctor informed me the marble-shaped lump on my right breast was early-onset breast cancer and not a clogged milk duct from nursing my 18-month-old son, ...

My parents introduced me to my best friend when I was 19, hoping she would be a good mentor for me. Now, more than 10 years later, I consider her my best friend. Despite our 45-year difference — or ...