An oncology student was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 20s after spotting 2 subtle symptoms

Oncology researcher LaShae Rolle was diagnosed with breast cancer, and said her powerlifting background helped her stay strong during treatment.

Courtesy of LaShae Rolle

• A Ph.D. student researching cancer noticed she had 2 major warning signs herself, and got checked out.
• She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 26, and now advocates for other young patients.
• Her background in competitive powerlifting helped her stay strong throughout treatment.

When Ph.D. student LaShae Rolle felt a pain in her chest...