Fillmore County Journal

When Stephanie Westby and her husband Carl began making summer plans with their two children, Kaylin and James, they never imagined those plans would change so quickly. In late April, Stephanie received a breast cancer diagnosis that would bring unexpected challenges, along with an outpouring of love and support from family, friends, co-workers and the community. Stephanie’s experience also reinforced a message she hopes over women will take to heart: Make routine screenings a priority and be your own advocate when it comes to your health. Stephanie was 39 when she went in for her annual physical in March. She turned 40 on Friday, April 17, and had her first mammogram on Wednesday, April … Read Story

For Naaren Kingsley, life was following a familiar path. She and her husband Travis own Caledonia Veterinary Clinic and work together while raising their three children: Noah, 24; Priya, 21; and Avery, 18. When Naaren was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, her youngest child was a high school senior. The family was busy navigating basketball season and preparing for graduation. Then came an unexpected diagnosis that changed their plans. “I really didn’t have any symptoms,” Naaren explained. “I got diagnosed on a routine screening mammogram, which I’ve gotten every year since I was 35 years old because my mom had breast cancer – coincidentally, at the same exact age that I am … Read Story