In their early 30s, sisters Áine and Aisling were both diagnosed with breast cancer last year. They talk about parenting small children through cancer, and supporting each other during treatment
Many young women believe that cancer is far removed from them, and often delay seeking medical attention when they experience breast discomfort due to embarrassment or lack of vigilance. Ms. Wen, a 30-year-old woman from Miaoli, recently went to the hospital for a checkup because of persistent swelling and pain in her left breast. She initially thought it was just common mastitis, but after a biopsy, she was diagnosed with a highly malignant and…