Former UConn Softball Star Hits Homer for Her Health

Former student athlete Mandy Simjian learned important lessons as a star softball player at UConn. Now that mental toughness is helping the 37-year-old make some difficult decisions as she's treated for breast cancer. Watch the video to learn how UConn Health is helping Mandy win the biggest game of her life.

Former UConn athlete Mandy Simjian is grateful for her UConn Health team as she battles breast cancer. (Photo by Frank Barton)

Mandy Simjian learned a lot of important life lessons as a Division One collegiate athlete playing softball for UConn. Those lessons and her mental toughness are now helping the 37-year-old as she makes some difficult decisions concerning her treatment for breast cancer. Watch the video to learn how UConn Health is helping Mandy win the biggest game of her life.