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N. Diane Holmes’ first bout with breast cancer began in 1994 at 38 years old, when her routine breast exam revealed a small lump. The pressing question on her mind: Am I going to die? “I didn’t know what the next steps were going to be or what it looked like,” Holmes said. “I was scared about my own mortality. I was scared about being able to support myself.” The battle ahead of her was tough enough. She was grateful that her insurance covered most of the costs associated with her diagnosis, allowing her to get treated early and easily. But not everyone is so fortunate — and in Florida, unlike…