Subscribe to one of our news e-mail lists . Battling breast cancer CNN Moscow Bureau Chief Jill Dougherty with support group during treatment A reporter's perspective.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women.
The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 182,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year. But early detection and a variety of treatment options are improving the outlook for many women. Here's her story in her own words. I think one of the misconceptions is that it is fatal. Once a week, while I was going through chemotherapy, I met with a support group at the cancer center in Florida where I was being treated.