My cancer was detected with an annual mammogram and a self-exam. I was getting annual mammograms from the age of 30, but I was also having a lot of pain in my armpit. I personally believe that self-exams are of the utmost importance because you need a baseline to identify changes. Regular screenings are important bc there are areas of concern that you won’t always be able to find with a self-exam alone. Specifically, my cancer lived in calcifications, which were undetectable by a self-exam. Regular screenings and self-exams can catch cancer in its early stages and, therefore, can save your life. In the last 55 weeks, I have completed six rounds of [TCHP] chemotherapy, a double mastectomy with reconstruction, multiple surgeries, 25 rounds of radiation, and 11 rounds of immunotherapy. I am finished with active treatment, but still have reconstruction surgeries to go. My family, friends, and virtual friends have been amazing. I looked everywhere when I was diagnosed for community and information. I never imagined I would find such close friends online. Tiger Lilly, Livestrong, and BRCA Strong are great resources for information and assistance. I have also written a book as a one-stop shop for information, Type A Guide to Cancer. It’s the book I would have liked to use as a reference after my own diagnosis.