Hi, I am here to tell you that there is a life after cancer. In August 2009, I was working for very prominent lung cancer surgeons at a huge teaching hospital. On August 18th, I ran down to the other hospital to have my yearly mammogram done during my lunch hour. I had it done, and then I waited. As I sat there, I thought, well I know I won't have cancer because I drink plenty of water, I walk all the time with my friends and I take care of myself. The tech came up to me and said the radiologist would like to take more films, so I did. I waited again. Now they wanted an ultrasound. Then the radiologist came in the room and said there was a worrisome nodule and they would like to do a needle biopsy. I said, sure, I will just get it all done today. As she did the ultrasound, I could see her looking at the nodule with a worrisome look on her face. I saw that look before on the lung cancer surgeons' faces that I worked for everyday. I spoke to hundreds of patients and scheduled tests for them. I always said to myself, it will never happen to me. Well guess what--it did. I was diagnosed about four days later. I did what the doctors told me to do, 6 rounds of chemo, surgery, then radiation. I had great family support from my husband, children and good friends, and I realized how thankful and blessed I am. And here I am, looking back--and healthy! My pathology came back excellent! I have promised to make my life better since my cancer, and life is better! So keep praying, God hears you, and don't give up!

Lynne Christy
West Newton, PA