June 6th, 2005 . . . . Desiree Estrada was diagnosed with breast cancer. 

The battle had begun.

Desiree was methodical about having an annual mammogram, making it an every 12-month ritual. Except this time. She was overextended with work and graduate school such that this mammogram was not completed until 18 months after the previous test.  Desiree visited a prominent cancer center for the exam and test.  As she was waiting for the technician to view her films, a radiologist appeared and advised her that they would like to perform an ultrasound immediately.  While the radiologist (and an oncology surgeon) was viewing the ultrasound results, the radiologist announced: “You have breast cancer.” 
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Desiree is our model for our 2005 Cabernet-Syrah.