I am a 13-year breast cancer survivor. I found my cancer while doing a breast self-exam at age 46. I didn't routinely do them as I knew I should, but God told me to do it and I found the lump which turned out to be cancer. I had mastectomy and removal of all lymph nodes on the affected side. If I had not listened to Him, I wouldn't be here to tell my story. I praise Him every day for my second chance and thank Him for enormous support from my hubby, son, daughter-in-love, three sisters and other family. There was no family history of bc. I am alive today to enjoy my precious grandson thanks to God leading me to perform my breast self-exam. Early detection saves lives. Be sure to check yourself monthly!

Catherine Alford
Zebulon, NC