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‘When we say it takes a village, it does’: South Florida breast cancer survivor emphasizes importance of community support
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Isabella Fernandez de Cueto , as published by WSVN 7 News
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Maria Velez survived the disease after being diagnosed following a mammogram in 2022. The American Cancer Society reports that one in eight women develop breast cancer.
A breast cancer survivor emphasizes the importance of community support. Maria Velez survived the disease after being diagnosed following a mammogram in 2022. She had been vigilant about her health due to her sisters' previous diagnoses.
Velez underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation as part of her treatment. The American Cancer Society reports that one in eight women develop breast cancer. Velez's experience with the disease was likely influenced by her family's history and her own medical background as an ultrasound technician.
Further details about Velez's story and her experiences with breast cancer are available from the source.
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Category: Local Published: October 8, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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