13 Inspiring Breast Cancer Quotes by Women Who Have Fought Back

Fighting breast cancer is something one out of eight women do in their lifetime. Doctors are working on better treatments every day, but there's another surprising tool that can help those battling breast cancer: words. 

Here are 13 quotes about breast cancer that capture the courageous spirit that's so inspiring among women who have faced the disease.

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I Would Rather Smile Than Cry

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Kathy Kottwitz

We Cannot Project

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Kathy Kottwitz

The Only Person You Can Save Is You

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Kathy Kottwitz

We Create More Than Cancer Destroys

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Kathy Kottwitz

Never Be Ashamed of a Scar

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Kathy Kottwitz

I'll Keep Fighting

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Kathy Kottwitz

I Do Not Feel Any Less of a Woman

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Kathy Kottwitz

Courage Doesn't Always Roar

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Kathy Kottwitz

Cancer Doesn't Care ...

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Kathy Kottwitz

Braver, Stronger, Happier

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Kathy Kottwitz

Not a Sign I Almost Died

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Kathy Kottwitz

My Mission in Life

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Kathy Kottwitz

My Good Side

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Kathy Kottwitz