Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept/Oct 2020

www.CharlestonBrides.com | www.ChsWomenInBusiness.com | www.ReadCWomen.com BY ANNE SHULER TOOLE I t’s been described in medical texts dating back thousands of years. Doctors have been experimenting with surgical incisions to destroy it since the first century, yet even today, with all of the advances of modern medicine, four little words, “you have breast cancer,” are still a dreaded reality for many around the world. Luckily, medical advances, widespread awareness, early detection and myriad of treatment options have helped more people overcome and survive this illness. Meet four Lowcountry women who have heard those four words and recently shared their stories. What you learn from their experiences may save your life. The Battle Against Breast Cancer Four Uplifting Stories