Honoring My Mother: A Breast Cancer Awareness Month Reflection

October is a month dedicated to breast cancer awareness, but for me, its meaning runs deeper. Eight years ago, I lost my mother after her courageous five-year battle with breast cancer—a journey that changed our family forever. Her story reminds me daily why early detection, regular mammograms, and proactive conversations with healthcare providers are so essential. This is her legacy—and the reason I advocate fiercely for women’s health.