In November of 2013 my partner felt a lump on my left breast and immediately became concerned.. He persisted that I go to the doctor. On December 4th 2013 at the age of 37, I was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. A week and a half later, I had a partial mastectomy and started chemotherapy a month later. I received 6 treatments of chemotherapy that just recently ended on May 1st. I am now to receive 30 treatments of radiation and continue with hormonal therapy for the next 5 years. My partner was by my side for every doctors visit, every chemotherapy treatment, and more importantly saved my life! When I lost my hair from chemotherapy, he shaved his head to support me and still shaves it. His mother came to every chemotherapy treatment as well. I have been told by my doctors that my chances of never having cancer again are extremely good. I survived cancer because of the support I received from him and his family, and will have the chance to be with our family and see our children grow up.

Karen Garrett
Rocky Hill, CT