1). How old are you? 49
2). What is your race? Caucasian (relatives mostly from northern Europe)
3). What was your diagnosis? TNBC, Stage 1 (see below)
4). Are you over weight? If yes, how much? Average BMI, but probably need to lose 5 to 10 pounds.
5). Do you or did you dye your hair? What color? Yes. I used to get highlights but when the grey started coming in heavier, I died my hair blond.
6). Have you worn acrylic nails? If yes, how long? No.
7). Other Chemical exposure note worthy? None
8). Did you have chemo prior to surgery? If yes, was it due to tumor size? No.
9). Do you use Splenda? Very seldom. Usually only when I'm out at dinner and have coffee, which is not often. I drink tea without any sugar.
10). Do you get much sun? If yes, do you use sun screen? No, but when I do, I use sunscreen faithfully. My mother has had problems with skin cancer from long term exposure.
11). What State do you live in? Missouri
12). Have you ever worn underwire bras? Yes
13). Which breast had cancer? Right