As an experienced nurse in New Jersey, Karen Mason spends her days on her feet taking care of patients. In early 2000, her gynecologist reported a normal PAP smear and clear mammogram. "I assumed I was heading into another healthy year," said Karen.

Linda Xerri

Linda Xerri lost her mother, grandmother and aunt to breast cancer. She was well aware of her increased breast cancer risk due to her strong family history. Linda is the mother of three children and works as a youth ministry coordinator at a Catholic school in Medford, New Jersey. With so many young people counting on her, not to mention her husband, Sam, Linda could not take any chances with her health.