10/16/2026
In June 2024, at just 26 years old, Josey Wooderson Scholtz was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. She had gone in for a routine surgery to remove a benign mass and was met with the devastating news that there was also cancer involvement. What followed was IVF, a double mastectomy, and chemotherapy. Shortly after her diagnosis, Josey learned she was BRCA1 positive.
This discovery prompted family testing, and what the family learned next was unimaginable. Josey's sister Jordan and their father were also BRCA1 positive. Their team at KU Med took quick action and began high risk screenings for Jordan immediately. During her very first screening, just four months after Josey finished treatment, Jordan, also 26, was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. She underwent IVF, chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and immunotherapy.
To this day, it is still hard to put into words what happened in those two years. The sisters navigated the unimaginable, making life altering decisions at only 26 years old. But that did not hold them back from living. Throughout most of their chemotherapy appointments, they helped each other plan their weddings. Just two weeks after finishing chemotherapy, Jordan had her wedding as planned in October 2025, with Josey's wedding following in April 2026.
Both sisters credit their family and their medical team at KU Med for being so proactive and caring for them in the way they have. While they continue to navigate the lifelong experience of a cancer diagnosis, they now carry a different perspective and a deeper appreciation for life. They encourage others to be proactive about their health, advocate for themselves, and get to know their family history.
Every TNBC journey is different. We are honored to share Josey and Jordan's 💜
"Be proactive in your health, advocate for yourself, and get to know your family history." — Josey Wooderson Scholtz & Jordan Wooderson
