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Jamie Ledezma

Photo of Jamie Ledezma Fresno, California

“I savor every day I have with my baby and husband.”

Jamie was 27 years old and 14 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with breast cancer on Valentines Day. Determined not to let her cancer diagnosis stop her dream of being a mother, Jamie underwent six months of chemotherapy during her pregnancy. Her son Blake (pictured with her here) was born healthy, with a full head of hair, and he accompanied his mother to Sacramento to help lobby California legislators. When Blake was a just a month and a half old, Jamie underwent a bilateral mastectomy. Jamie has a significant family history of breast cancer and tested positive for BRCA1. She is a breast cancer activist because she wants to ensure that legislation, such as the recently-passed Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, benefits her family.

Posted by jean vestal at 12/18/2008 11:03:25 AM |

Go Blake! So cute. :0)
Posted by: Talia ( Email ) at 2/26/2009 5:42 PM

Go Blake and Jamie! You are both my heros! Glad you are a part of my life. I am proud of you both! =)
Posted by: Michelle ( Email ) at 2/26/2009 5:51 PM

This is my beautiful daughter, Jamie and my youngest grandchild, Blake.....I am so proud of Jamie's courage and inspirational selfless time and energy she extends to others facing this terrible cancer.....whatever we can do to help advance education and research, her family is right there with her & Blake too! We all wear Pink proudly -- thank you for organizations such as yours, that continue to fight....your support is what promises a future without breast cancer to be a closer reality. Jamie and Blake have made her family proud (even though I would have done anything to go through it and not my daughter) Her grace and strength have helped her family be strong - bringing smiles instead of the many tears that we felt inside.......Love to you all.....Blake's Grandma
Posted by: Julie Hernandez ( Email ) at 2/26/2009 6:01 PM

What an inspriation to all...Way to go Jamie, Blake and Rigo!!! Cancer brings many changes, but Jamie has made life choices that fuse family and love as a way of life. Jamie... a go getter from the start. We are all right behind you everyday. I am proud to share our lives!
Posted by: Wendie ( Email ) at 2/27/2009 12:54 AM

YAY Blake and Jamie! You are my heroes!

Love you both mucho :-)
Posted by: P.J. Haley ( Email ) at 2/27/2009 11:07 AM

We have been chosen for a mission. To inform others of the need for a cure. You are not alone. Good luck!
Posted by: Renee ( Email ) at 2/27/2009 3:00 PM

Lil Sis', You make me so proud! Let me not forget Mr. Adorable himself, Blake Michael too! I am proud to be your broth/uncle. I love you both so very much! I feel like the luckiest person alive to have such a great family. Never forget that I am always here for you. Love Mikey!
Posted by: Michael Hernandez ( Email ) at 2/27/2009 3:17 PM

Even though iam only 14 years old, You are an ispiration to me and to many others. My grandma had breast cancer and she passed away. She was like my mom! Thank you for inspirtaing me to do better things in the world.
Britany
Posted by: Brittany ( Email ) at 3/21/2009 5:19 PM

Dearest Mommy,
I so share your joy of being Blake's Mommy! I was pregnant with my fourth child, Olivia when I was diagnosed. Olivia is going to be 14 yrs old soon!! EVERY moment has been a blessing to us all. I wish you unending joy and health. Nfrtiti
Posted by: Nfrtiti ( Email ) at 4/18/2009 8:46 AM

God Bless you and your family. You are a very brave young lady, my breast cancer battle is just beginning May 2009. I lost my mother to this monster June 2000. I like many other women will be a survivor, we need to pray for each other, and support the cause.
Posted by: Mary ( Email ) at 5/27/2009 5:18 PM

I think it's great that Jamie has become an activist for the breast cancer cause. The more research I've done, the more I've found that increased awareness on the topic is key to promoting health. The more information that is spread, the better understanding we have of what should be done in the fight against breast cancer, other cancers, and, to be sure, all health issues. I work for icyou.com, a user-generated website that features health videos on any and all health topics. We're dedicated to providing as much information as possible to everyone. Come check us out! We want you to share you story, so we can live in a healthier world.
Posted by: Kevin McCarthy ( Email | Visit ) at 6/29/2009 10:05 AM

You are so brave Jamie! I found out two months ago that I had breast cancer at age 28 when my daughter was 9 months old. I was at my post-pregnancy appointment and told my doctor I wanted a mammogram b/c my mother had had breast cancer at 39. Although my doctor had told me I did not need a mammogram b/c I was so young and I had no symptoms, I went ahead with the mammogram. I'm glad I did b/c after a having a needle biobsy when 3 calcifications were found (instead of waiting the recommended 6 months), I ended up having DCIS with micro-invasion. If I have learned anything from this experience, it is to be your own advocate and do the research and if you have a 'gut feeling' that something is wrong - go with it!
Posted by: Marianne ( Email ) at 7/17/2009 2:24 PM

How do you battle a disease when the oncologist doesnt know the cause, and if he does, is not allowed to tell you? Simple. Step OUTSIDE THE BOX. Its your body, no law prevents you curing yourself. Tens of thousands of us, since the mid 90s, have been preventing and curing cancer following the protocols of Hulda Clark, PhD, ND. In her latest 2007, 700 page work we have the precisely identified mulriple causes and pathways, where Dr Clark used her own resonance comparison device ansd sensitive Geiger counters.No, not the fraud the gatekeepers scream, whose job is to keep any natural cures discredired and out of the Medical Journals they control.
Posted by: ThomasT ( Email ) at 9/11/2009 8:06 PM

God Bless You, Blake and your husband!! I'm so happy that you had the strength to battle, conquered,and defeat this monster. My sister was 28 when she lost her battle in july 2004.Just to let you know you're not alone, I will continue to fight along side the millions of other men and woman who has been touch/affected by this monster.
Posted by: Taniesha T ( Email ) at 9/24/2009 6:04 PM

I was 26 Yrs Old when I found out I had breast cancer. I had NO family history. I am now celebrating my 4 years being cancer free. Good Luck to all. What an amazing story and website for survivors to come to!!!
Posted by: Monica C ( Email ) at 10/7/2009 8:15 PM

I was 36 yrs old and 27 weeks pregnant when I was diagnosed...my daughter is now 8 mths old and I could not have asked for anything more than her from God...I am done with treatment and can only focus on my future as a mom to my wonderful little girl...So Jaime - you go girl! and know that you are never alone...We can beat our cancer and enjoy the most precious gift on earth - our children!
Posted by: Molly G. ( Email ) at 10/8/2009 1:43 PM

I was 42 and became pregnant between the "suspicious" mammogram and the biopsy that turned out to be positive. Although it was early stage cancer, I had a full left mastectomy, and no follow-up treatment. My miracle daughter is now a beautiful 16 year old, and I lived to tell.
Posted by: Leisa P ( Email ) at 11/17/2009 9:04 PM

God Bless you, it's so wonderfull to hear how strong you and your family has been. One of my co workers was just informed she has Breast Cancer. This is all the more reason to get a regular mamogram yearly. Currently my husband and myself are helping other women to learn about overcoming some of the cost of Breast Cancer. My husband is also a cancer surviver.
Posted by: Liz P ( Email | Visit ) at 1/23/2010 9:54 PM

DEAR JAMIE AND BLAKE,
YOU INSPIRED ME TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BREST CANCER. GOD BLESS YOU THROUGH OUT YOUR LIFE.GO BLAKE AND JAMIE!!!!
Posted by: RALAYSIA WHITE ( Email ) at 2/3/2010 2:35 AM

My mother, age 82, is now a 9-year breast cancer survivor. Hers was found on a routine mammogram and at that time only showed one location. She ultimately underwent a semi-radical left mastectomy and on pathologic survey they found a second site in that same breast. Because of my mothers cancer, I am a firm believer of having routine mammograms and believe in having one done yearly. And with this cancer occurring in younger women nowadays, I don't believe that the age of 35 is too young to start considering having one, earlier if there is a strong family history. Don't hesitate to insist your doctor order one if you feel it necessary. And remember to do your own breast exams routinely as well. God bless you all.
Bonita
Posted by: Bonita Martin-Price ( Email ) at 4/26/2010 10:21 AM

I am so happy to read your story because it brings a smile to my face. My mom passed away last year after a second bout with breast cancer and left behind memories. I am 32 years old and now determined that this cancer disappears so keep fighting.
Posted by: Jennifer ( Email ) at 6/12/2010 3:47 PM