Women's Health Advocate and Breast Cancer Survivor, Eileen Kaplan brings her message of healing and hope to audiences. With her signature humor and her inspiring speeches, she discusses the emotional aspects of her journey from diagnosis to recovery with the enormous support of her family and friends. Eileen battled breast cancer in 2005, her bi-lateral mastectomy, (which included a recurrence) was the impetus for her dedication to share her important story from health education, early detection, and diagnosis to recovery. Her book, "Laughter is the Breast Medicine" has been instrumental in inspiring and helping others to keep a positive outlook while dealing with illness and treatment. Her journey forced her to face the fact that we are all human and are going to die one day. Her mission is to use her sense of humor and teach others to become their own advocates. Also, to focus on the positives and live every day of your life to its fullest. When you want to do something, never say SOMEDAY. She has spoken nationally and internationally for many hospital groups, survivor celebrations, health systems, health insurance groups, women's, health technology groups, corporations, and associations. In 2011 and 2012, Eileen was invited to speak at Joan Lunden's Camp Reveille for Women. She has received the Inspired Success Award by Princess Bola Adelani of Royal Proclamations, a short story award, Women & Friendship and The Daffodil Award by the American Cancer Society. She has been seen and heard on many television and radio broadcasts. Eileen was born and grew up in Southeastern Connecticut. She graduated from Mt. Sinai Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut with a degree in Radiologic Technology. She was employed as an X-Ray Technologist with an Orthopedic Group for many years. Eileen's experiences in health care and advocacy have reinforced her love of laughter and the importance of humor in healing. Her speeches and interviews are always upbeat and