Hello,
My name is Mary Davis and I was diagnoised with breast cancer in 2009. I went through the surgery, had chemo and herceptin for one year. I am now in remission and taking tamoxfin for the next 5 years. I found the lump in my chest walls on Christmas day 2008 and had a mammogram in February and found out on March 17, 2009 that I had breast cancer. I had my entire right breast removed and 21 lymph nodes. I am doing fine now and loving my life to the fullest.
Leisa discovert she had breast cancer in december 2001, her baby was just seven months old. In july 2003 she lost the battle with the cancer. She left behind her husband and her two children.
Hello, My name is Terry. 11 Yrs ago I had breast cancer.I had a masetomy,did chemo etc. I thought I had won the fight.Well not so,a couple of weeks ago I found out that I have cancer again.I never expected it to come back.My family & friends were such a great help to me back then.And I know they will be this time also.I already had the tumour removed.Now just waiting to see what my options are.I'm hoping no chemo.I think that was the worse part for me.My kids went through alot.Seeing me go through this was a aweful experience for them.May GOD bless everyone out there that has to deal with this.No matter what kind of cancer it may be.Cancer has no boundaries,it does not care about age,color,sex,size etc.I tell my kids all the the time to get checked.It will be another battle for me,but I know with all the love & support I will have I will make it.GOD BLESS you all.
I click in honor of my brother's wife Shannon. Friend, Sister, Soldier's Wife, Mother, Survivor.
"I loved her first" because she came to play with my sister and I every summer growing up. My younger brother was just a pest then.
Fast forward 30 years, she is my sister in law and the ultimate army wife. She has supported Josh through 4 deployments to the Middle East and a Ranger rotation.
She is mommy to my four beautiful neices ages 7, 5, 3, and 18 months. She sings Hannah Montanna and teaches The Lord's Prayer.
And now she is my picture of a survivor. She is fighting invasive breast cancer with the grace and strength of will, and with the faith in God that have brought her through long nights praying for her husband, my brother.
Now we pray for her. And we trust the One who holds her in the palm of His hand.
I love you Shannon.
My mother Suzanne lost her battle with breast cancer in 2004, she was only 52... She never got to celebrate her golden wedding anniversary, or grow old with my Daddy whom she loved so much. My Mom had yet to see her children graduate school, get married and have babies.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer June 16th at the time of her diagnosis her cancer was already stage 4 with metastasis to the liver, she died 8 months later.
My Mother's story is a prime example of why early detection is SO IMPORTANT.
Do your monthly breast exams, report any and all changes in your breasts to your doctor right away... Make sure you get a mammogram as early and often as you can. If my Mother had done these things she may still be with us today.
The next time you consider rescheduling an appointment or skipping a breast exam think of all the milestones you would never want to miss.
We miss you Momma! I love you, and I know you're up there watching over all of us.
On her deathbed, my mother assured me that there was nothing in life to fear. I was so scared that day as I knew this time she would not be leaving the hospital.
It's been six years since that day and I live by her last words. I have changed my life and have achieved things I never would've thought possible; I became an artist. I've met thousands of people fighting cancer and they've all impacted my life greatly. I design and give away hats for people fighting cancer, I love what I do.
The picture above is my friend Lauren, I met her through one of my hats. Lauren lost her battle with breast cancer last year. I never met Lauren in person, we were friends because of a simple hat.
I have been so blessed to have survived 2 cancer bouts. In 1978, I was diagnosed to have a cancer lump in my left breast. Well, was married (still is) and had 2 kids: one 8 yrs. old, and the other 2. What could I do? Not much, except go for the treatment I needed. I just left it all up to God. So, my attitude was to let my body heal just like I had a bad cold. Had a modified radical mastectomy at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver. So I healed. Then in 1995, a lump was discovered in my right breast. The same awesome doctor operated on me, except that it was just a lumpectomy, as there was more modern ways of treating cancer this time around. However, I had to go for chemotherapy and radiation to make sure every cancer cell was taken care of. So, I was healed again. Ever since then, I have been in remission; and still also praying that I will be so all the time. Faith in healing is no. 1 in my life. I hope my story will prove to be an encouragement for those who have survived and those who are undergoing treatments. All will be WELL!
MY MOM HAD BREAST CANCER IN 1979 AND WAS REDIAGNOSED WITH CANCER THAT CAME FROM THE BREAST CANCER IN 1987 AND SHE IS STILL FIGHTING IT. SHE HAS LOST ALL HER SISTERS BUT ONE TO IT AND SHE IS VERY ILL AT THIS MOMENT. I WAS DIAGNOSED AT AGE 45 WITH BREAST CANCER AND IT HAD SPREAD THRU MY LYMPH NODES. I HAD A DOUBLE MASTECTOMY AND CHEMO AND RADIATION. SO FAR IT HAS BEEN 3 YEARS CANCER FREE AS OF SEPTEMBER 20 THIS YEAR AND I AM HOLDING ONTO MY FAITH IN GOD THAT I AM HEALED. MY MOTHER 'S HAS SPREAD TO ALL PARTS OF HER BODY BUT SHE IS A FIGHTER AND BELIEVES THAT GOD CAN WORK MIRACLES.PLEASE SAY A PRAYER THAT GOD WILL GIVE HER WHAT SHE NEEDS TO SURVIVE THIS LATEST BOUT WITH CANCE BECAUSE SHE IS MY ROCK AND I NEED HER IN MY LIFE TO KEEP ME POSITIVE ON MY HEALING AND SHE CONSTANTLY TELLS ME OF GOD'S MIRACLES AND I DON'T WANT TO LOSE HER. I AM CONTINUING TO TRUST IN GOD BECAUSE MY FIRST GRANDCHILD IS ON THE WAY AND I WANT TO SEE HIM GROW UP. THIS WILL BE MY MIRACLE.
It started out as a lymph node or lump under my RIGHT arm pit that felt funny. So I went to the doctor to have it checked out. The doctor looked concerned and sent me for a mammogram with ultrasound. They did an original mammogram and went out to speak to the radiologist. When they came back in they told me they needed to do a magnification because they had found something that looked abnormal. Next was the ultrasound. And then I spoke to the radiologist. She told me that they had found microcalcifications in my left breast and I needed to have them biopsied. I saw the surgeon the next week and we did the biopsy the following week I believe. I was so scared. I never thought anything like this could happen to me. As far as I knew, no one in my family had ever had breast cancer. The surgery was painful for the beginning as I had to be awake for mammography pictures to make sure that she would be guiding the needle to the correct place. After that I was put out. When I woke up, I found out that everything was ok and mine were benign..
Anyway, that's my story. I was fortunate. I do not take that for granted either. I wish the best for those who have not been so fortunate. You are in my prayers.
In 2002, I participated in the Avon 3-day 60 mile walk from Boca Raton to Miami, Fl.. I did not have cancer, nor did I know anyone challenged by it - until I signed up. I learned so much and was able to connect people with advice, prayer and friendship. I was happy that God used me and I had an awesome support group guiding me thru training, eating, fund raising, words of wisdom, etc. At the end of the fabulous journey, the walkers paraded down the final path and as I passed a boy about 12 years old and his Dad, tears touched me (and still do). His sign read "Jen, Mom would be proud of you". That made the walk all worth the blisters, money raising, and memories of new friends.
Shoes & socks: $200 +, Time training: 65-70 miles a week for 3 months, Money raised: $4750, Memories and knowledge: Priceless.
Participating in the walk, opened my eyes to the brave men & women that fight cancer on a daily bases. They have many stories of the fight, hope, and passion for life that they have. God bless them and I pray for a cure.
