Annmarie Zaccagnino

I am 57 years old, a widow and mother of a wonderful daughter. I have worked in the field of cancer for more than 25 years.

My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer thirty years ago at the age of 48. She did well and lived to be 80 years old. My father was just diagnosed with breast cancer this year, I am not aware of any other relatives in my family with this diagnosis.

When my father was diagnosed, I made a decision to have genetic testing. Since both of my parents had breast cancer, it was important to me to find out if I was at risk for developing this disease. I also have a daughter and was concerned about her potential risk as well.

I was fortunate that my test results were negative, and I am not at a higher risk. While it gave me some peace of mind, I know that I need to be proactive and have my mammogram each year. If the results had been positive, I would have taken action to reduce my risk.

This chair represents the importance of knowing your family history and how it can impact your health and well-being. Knowledge is power. Know your risk.

Chair Location:

Bloomingdale's at the Gardens Mall

3101 PGA Boulevard

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410