In 2004 Florida had some "Horrific Hurricanes" ......living in Florida and working in the Insurance Industry, this was no secret to me.....However, I avoided my own "hurricane".....With all the commotion going on....along with an impending unsolicited divorce....I "ignored" what my body was trying to tell me.....until a co-worker pointed out that every time she passed me in the hallway, I was "making a face and rubbing my left breast"......she forced me to call my doctor, who then.....forced me to go have a mammogram....I had only missed one annual visit.....it was the "one" I should NOT have missed.....and I could tell by the look on my doctors face when he examined me....and then....the look on the young ladies face who did the sonogram....My worst fears confirmed.....I was a late stage 2 of a stage 3 Breast Cancer.  Fortunately, I was put in touch with the most amazing doctors in Central Florida.....Long story short....a lot of chemo, some surgery, and a LOT of radiation.....amazing doctors....positive attitude....powerful friends, family and prayer.....I am telling you my story....in a few weeks....I will go see my oncologist and hopefully....I will get a "9 YEARS CLEAN" report.....stay strong....stay positive....and NEVER lose faith....My name is Mary R. Butcher....and for now....I beat the beast..... 

Mary Redman Butcher
Cocoa, FL