October is a month where some residents are reminded of their own personal time with breast cancer or a family member or friend who has had their own journey with it. 

Thankfully, nowadays there are many different treatment options and more information that health professionals can provide to someone who has been diagnosed. 

Moose Jaw resident, Bev Hart, was told she had breast cancer a few years ago and said things immediately changed. 

"Four and half years ago I found a lump and it was a life changing experience," said Hart. "I went to the doctor and right away she sent me to a surgeon. He said even without sending me for a biopsy he was 75% sure I had cancer. My world just turned upside down."

She added that having strong support from immediately family members was the push she needed to go into her battle with cancer. 

"Its just having that person there with you, knowing that they're going through everything (too) and if you want to cry, you cry and if you need a hug, you get a hug. It's the support and being able to talk about it. It was a scary time and I got through it."

Hart noted having two of her three children at her side for all 16 of her radiation appointments meant the world to her. 

She was in between stage 1 and stage 2 when she was diagnosed and was advised to receive radiation and chemo therapy. Her biological mother had recently lost a battle with lung cancer prior to this and Hart refused chemo therapy. 

Following treatments and surgery to remove the lump, her doctor had informed her that she was now free of cancer.

"I have a new outlook at life now and I appreciate things more.... and in June I'll be five years cancer free. It was almost like a feeling of relief... (doctors) take very good care of you and I have to go for yearly exams."

Hart said if she could share any information after her battle with breast cancer, it would be to tell everyone to check themselves regularly.

Stories like Hart's have been shared as a part of the MIX 103 Fights Back Against Breast Cancer campaign, and they're hosting a steak night fundraiser Thursday evening at the Crushed Can to collect funds to continue the fight and spread awareness.