November 2024

Faces of Strength Calendar: Breast Cancer Survivor Sarah Watts

Sarah Watts

There can be a lot of life left to live, and maybe even more babies. My last son was born 4 years after.

Tell us about your diagnosis

Age 25, stage 2b invasive ductal carcinoma left breast with lymph node involvement

Er – , PR -, Her2 +

What was your first thought when diagnosed?

Will I live long enough to raise my babies (ages 2 and 8 weeks old)

Tell us about your journey

Chemo (every other week, AC then taxotere)

Lumpectomy (bad margins, lymph node biopsy +)

Left mast (undiagnosed DCIS throughout)

Right mast with bilateral implant reconstruction

What is your most vivid memory of your cancer journey?

Learning to not only accept help when offered, but also ask for help when needed.

What would you share with someone else who is on this journey?

There can be a lot of life left to live, and maybe even more babies. My last son was born 4 years after.

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A New Name, The Same Heart

For 30 years, our organization has been part of the fabric of this community — supporting individuals and families impacted by breast cancer with compassion, care, and connection.

As we’ve grown, so has our understanding of what our community needs. Today, our work goes beyond awareness — we are building meaningful connections, providing education, and offering direct support through our Breast Cancer Detection Fund.

That’s why we are proud to share that Nor-Cal Think Pink is becoming Nor-Cal Breast Cancer Connection.

This new name reflects who we are today and the future we are building — one rooted in connection, support, and ensuring that no one has to face breast cancer alone.

While our name is changing, our mission — and our heart — remain exactly the same.