I have dense breast tissue.
So I was doing what I was supposed to be doing,sherecounted.
These cells were estrogen receptor-positive, which meant they grew and spread using the hormone.
I went ahead and did the self-exam as soon as I felt the throbbing.
And I found it.
And it was this moment of like, How did I not know that was there?'
I was not doing self-exams.
So, I want to stress that women and men should do the self-exams.
Get to know your girls.
If I had been doing that, I would have found it much sooner, she said.
They have a place to come and somebody to relate to thats going through thesame things.
Youreallylearn a lot that way too.I think every platform thatwe can have to talk about this disease is good.
The actress is the mother of two daughters, 25-year-old Dilyn and 12-year-old Keegan.
Theres just no succumbing to this, she said while thinking of her daughters.
To think of them in pain or to think of them losing me orbeing hurtin any way.
It hurts us tenfold.
And so thats what it is.
Its figuring this out and fighting as hard asI can so thatmy kids have a mom.
Keep fighting and enjoy the holidays!
Thank you, Nicole, just keep sharing your story, its so important, another wrote.
Im reading this during therapy.
Sending you positive vibes and hugs!
You have been an inspiration to me through it all.
It has been quite a journey.
Thank you for being so open through yours, another said.
You are so strong, and I admire your courage every day.
You are a rockstar.
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