04/20/2010- My name is Vickey Matthews. I was diagnosed with triple negetive Breast Cancer at the age of 38 on June 20th 2006. I went through a double mestactomy, 8 treatments of chemo and reconstructive surgery. It was very difficult and scary at times, especially since I had lost my beautiful mother to cancer only 2 years previous after a long 4 year battle. I'll be celebrating my 43rd birthday this year and my 4th year as a survivor in June. I am Healthy, and stronger than ever, physically and mentally. I cherish every day I am here on this earth, and I thank the Lord for my amazing family and friends who stood with me through all of my trials and tribulations. I have seen the Lord working in my life in the most amazing ways. I believe with my whole heart that everything works toward something good in life. Even a diagnoses of cancer and the battle it forces on an indivisual and their family. It is a terrible thing for a person and their family to face. Yet, it brings out the best in yourself and the people around you. That is when their strength and love shines through. The struggle to stop the Pain and suffering Cancer causes has inspired such greatness in people. In turn, those people inspire so many more. It is truly a wonderous thing to behold. I would like to take this opportunity to Thank all those wonderful, strong women out there, and there friends and familes who do so much to help those in need. God bless you all. Thank you , from this 4 year survivor, for all your hard work and dedication toward the fight for the cure. Live Strong, love stronger, and laugh as often as possible.

Vickey L Matthews
Talladega, AL