DeAngelo Williams Quotes

I feel that between my experience and my mother's, breast cancer is a little bit like someone who lives next door. I know what that person looks like and what their daily habits are.

I have experienced firsthand the tremendous impact breast cancer has on the women who fight it and the loved ones who support them. This is a disease that catches you unaware and, without the right resources, leaves you feeling frightened and alone.

With over 3 million women battling breast cancer today, everywhere you turn there is a mother, daughter, sister, or friend who has been affected by breast cancer.

I was actually very pleased that they let me do it, because I feel very deeply for breast cancer survivors. I don't have it, but it is in my family. I've always been very aware of it. I go for mammograms and checkups.

I grew up knowing the importance of breast cancer.

I didn't know anything about breast cancer when I got it.

It's hard to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer - people who get it don't live long enough.

My friend's granddad died of prostate cancer and it had a profound effect on me. So when I was presented with the opportunity to speak out, I had to take it. This is a life threatening issue for men; it happens every day. The more you know, the better your chances are of dealing with it if the worst were to happen.

When I first came out about my breast cancer, I didn't want to talk about it, but I had to, because young women were getting it, and people weren't understanding that.

Since the fright of breast cancer hit our family, I have been surprised by how many people are dealing with breast cancer in their own family or with a loved one. One friend bluntly told me that she has been through it with her sister, her mom, and her grandmother, and all are healthy and mentally stronger because of the disease.

Who the hell is against breast cancer research?

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

With breast cancer, it's all about detection. You have to educate young women and encourage them to do everything they have to do.

Every woman needs to know the facts. And the fact is, when it comes to breast cancer, every woman is at risk.

Our purpose in this project is to begin to turn that fear of cancer, actually America's greatest fear, into a future, not only free of fear, but full of hope.

Whether you're a mother or father, or a husband or a son, or a niece or a nephew or uncle, breast cancer doesn't discriminate.

Skin cancer became personal to my family when my father was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.

I do a lot of races for the cure for breast cancer.

Both of my grandmothers were diagnosed with breast cancer - one is a survivor and one passed away.

I don't know anyone who's suffered lung cancer.

That's why I talk about the breast cancer: because I want women - and everyone - to stay on top of things and get checked. I know how scary it can be. When I dealt with it, I was like, 'Oh my God.' And I have so many other friends who have gone through it or have suffered a loss.

We want to keep creating the biggest impact we can in the cancer space by focuses on prevention, early detection, and psychosocial support.

My mom was actually diagnosed with breast cancer when I was five.

I'm a spokesperson for the foundation for women's cancer, so I will continue to raise awareness and help those that need help.

So many of us have friends or family who have battled cancer, and we know how important it is to find a cure.