NEISD teacher shares story of courage, strength after battle with breast cancer at age 29
Read full article: NEISD teacher shares story of courage, strength after battle with breast cancer at age 29Perry, 29, was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer on March 1. Triple-negative breast cancer is known as one of the most aggressive types of breast cancer because there are fewer treatment options, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. āIf youāre diagnosed under 40, itās most likely triple-negative breast cancer. Even now, knowing that itās gone, but triple-negative (breast cancer) has the highest rate of recurrence,ā Perry said. Perry said she hopes her story of survival brings awareness to her type of breast cancer and the need for more research.