Jennifer is a breast cancer survivor that blogs Jennlovey. Jennifer is thirty seven years old and she has three sisters. She is also an identical twin. She works at an insurance agency and is very active in her church. Jennifer is married to the man of her dreams, Scott and they have three great children, Sara, Chloe and Delaney. Jennifer is very active in anything that promotes breast cancer awareness.

When were you diagnosed with breast cancer?

March 17th 2005

What type of breast cancer treatments were recommended?

Chemo-Adriamycin, Cytoxan, and Taxotere. Six weeks of radiation. I took the chemotherapy before I had my lumpectomy.

How did you research breast cancer and breast cancer treatments?

I looked on the internet and online groups for people who have experienced it themselves.

Are you involved in any breast cancer support groups, fundraisers or breast cancer organizations?

A friend and I started a cancer support group and I was involved with Relay for Life.

What advice would you give someone newly diagnosed with breast cancer?

Take a moment and breathe and then find support from someone who has went through it before and really research your options before just taking a doctor's word for what you should do. I would also advise a second opinion.

What advice would you give the family members and friends of someone diagnosed with breast cancer?

Be patient with them, and realize you can't fix this and find support for yourselves. It is something the whole family goes through together. Let the cancer patient talk about whatever they need to. Don't belittle their fears no matter how strange they are.

What thoughts do you have on surviving breast cancer and being a breast cancer survivor?

I feel like I have been given the honor to help others going through the same thing I have been through. To give people hope. I have been given a true blessing. I have experienced things I never would have if I hadn't had cancer. I feel stronger and wiser and that I can face anything.

Name three breast cancer book you recommend:

Uplift by Barbara Delinsky

What your doctor may not tell you about breast cancer by John R. Lee

The Breast Cancer Care Book: A Survival Guide for Patients and Loved Ones by Sally Knox and Janet Grant (Christian Medical Association)

Name other breast cancer related resources, on or offline that you would recommend.

A Yahoo online support group called SistersinSurvivorship. I also found resources at the women's center at my local hospital.