Barbara Ann
Woolam
Barbara Ann Woolam lost her 37-year battle with Breast Cancer, June 19, 2026, at 2:25PM surrounded by her husband and daughters, who held her close as she passed from this life. Barbara was an absolute warrior in all things; there was no one tougher. She had a tremendous desire for people to know her story to give hope, because a diagnosis of breast cancer will occur for 1 in 8 women. Of those patients, 20-30% of women diagnosed at early stage will eventually see their disease metastases.
At 35, Barb was diagnosed with Ductal carcinoma insitu (DCIS), a diagnosis that became part of her life journey. She faced every challenge with incredible strength, courage, determination and an unwavering spirit. Barb followed protocol after her initial diagnoses, but then in 1993, she received news her breast cancer had metastasized.
She sought help from Mayo Clinic of Rochester, where she was advised to “go home and get her affairs in order,” as her cancer was much advanced. Barb refused because she had little girls at home that needed her and entered a clinical research trial with St.
