My name is Shannan A., and I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer…IDC and DCIS ++-.

I will be having a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction.

This diagnosis comes just 6 weeks after a full radical hysterectomy from endometrial cancer.

Fortunately, that ended with stage 1a, and it was contained in the uterus, so no additional treatments were required.

Connecticut offers 12 weeks of partial pay in a full year. I have already used 6 weeks of this for my hysterectomy. I am applying for grants to help with some utilities, but food, gas, etc. have been a struggle.