Kathy Steligo has been researching and writing for newspapers, magazines, businesses and organizations for more than 25 years. She owns and operates The Word Company (http://www.thewordcompany.com), a freelance writing service.Steligo has more than a nodding acquaintance with breast cancer. In 12 years, she's been diagnosed three times, had four biopsies, two lumpectomies, eight weeks of radiation, a sentinel node biopsy, genetic counseling, genetic testing, bilateral mastectomies and reconstruction with saline implants.Facing mastectomy and reconstruction gave her more insight into the diseas...