Breanna Bortner, 31, found a lump in her breast in 2023. She also noticed her normally calm cockapoo, Mochi, obsessively sniffing and focusing on the affected breast.
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This unusual behavior alerted her to the seriousness of the issue. A biopsy later confirmed stage 2B triple-negative invasive ductal carcinoma – a challenging type of breast cancer.
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Bortner underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy over five and a half months.
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“Everything about [chemotherapy drugs] is scary. I found that calling them ‘healing sessions’ instead of chemotherapy was better for me,” she commented.
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Mochi became her emotional anchor during treatment, motivating her to stay active and offering comfort during tough times. Now nearly a year out of treatment, Bortner runs a blog, “Brave Beautiful Boobies,” to support others facing cancer.
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h/t: FOX
Photos: Breanna Bortner
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