HELENA — Breast cancer affects hundreds of Montanans every year, but for survivor Katie Beall, the diagnosis became a turning point not just in her life, but in how she inspires others.

“I value my health and the chance to be alive,” Beall said.

Breast cancer survivor shares the importance of self-exams: Breast cancer survivor shares the importance of self-exams

At just 34 years old, Beall was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer.

Beall says, “Breast cancer is so complicated; everyone’s treatment plan will be different, and mine took a whole year.”

A year of chemo, radiation, surgery, and trying to balance life.

Katie Beall

“The physical rigors of breast cancer treatment are exhausting, and on the worst days, I would break it down to like get through the next fifteen minutes, th

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