I was diagnosed with breast cancer while breastfeeding my baby

Charlotte Safrit has spent much of her life caring for others. Today, the Allentown mother of two is also a breast cancer survivor—and she trusts CVS Health to help her stay in control through every chapter.​

“I am a caregiver, a breast cancer survivor and a patient advocate,” Charlotte said. “CVS Health has been a part of almost every chapter of my life.” ​

That trust began in childhood, when her mother picked up Charlotte’s asthma prescriptions at CVS Pharmacy. In college, Charlotte became her mother’s caregiver—a role she continued for 20 years as her mother faced thyroid cancer, breast cancer and small cell lung cancer. CVS Caremark mail delivery helped make managing her mother’s medications more convenient. ​

Then, while breastfeeding, an unusual pain in Charlotte’s chest led to her own unexpected breast cancer diagnosis. The caregiver suddenly needed care herself. During chemotherapy, she focused on what she could control, using the CVS Health® app to schedule immunizations at MinuteClinic and manage her medications. The simple step helped protect her health and ease her stress. ​

Charlotte still turns to MinuteClinic for prompt care on sick days, including the diagnosis and treatment that helped her recover quickly from strep throat. ​

For Charlotte, accessible care means one less worry—and more freedom to conquer life’s toughest moments. ​ ​

“When you take one piece of that puzzle—especially health care—and make it more accessible, it makes your life simpler,” she said. “What CVS Health is doing is making those pieces more available for us, which changes our lives for the better.” ​