Subscribe to one of our news e-mail lists . Battling breast cancer CNN Moscow Bureau Chief Jill Dougherty during a chemotherapy infusion A reporter's perspective.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death 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. Being a journalist, I initially tried to treat it objectively, like doing a report on someone else. I think one of the misconceptions is that it is fatal.