I call my parents twice a day when I'm away.

My cancer allowed me to explore who I really was. Now I feel like a woman who's able to handle whatever life has dealt her.

There can be life after breast cancer. The prerequisite is early detection.

If you've ever had a brush with cancer, you're always thinking a pain might be something serious.

I think having a strong wife and having a solid family are things that have helped me out a lot.

I've got to be able to get my time off whether it's just enjoying my house or the peace and quiet of my family and being there and cooking for them. I love doing that. I also love doing leisure things. I ride horses. I love to shop. I love to drive!

My parents came here from Colombia during a time of great instability there. Escaping a dire economic situation at home, they moved to New Jersey, where they had friends and family, seeking a better life, and then moved to Boston after I was born.

To have family behind you who love you more than words can say gives you so much confidence, because it allows you to go off and be who you want to be.