After battling my own cancer (thyroid) I received a call a few months later from my best friend, who by-the-way was in her 30's, to tell me that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. To my surprise it was a little more serious than just a lump to be removed. Spreading from a tumor in her neck to the ribs in her chest, she is a fighter. Although she seemed positive that everything would be ok I knew deep down it was a little more serious than what she projected it to be (stage 4!). After over a month in the hospital and all the chemo treatments I can let my heart rest a little more knowing that her fighting so hard has kept my precious friend here on earth and her tests clean. She will know have to have treatment for her bones every couple months for the rest of her life, but a price she is willing to pay to be here with all of us. You have a very special place in my heart. I love you Andy!

lisa ball
auburn, WA