Tery – Breast Cancer Survivor – Sharing Courage
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at only 18, I thought I was facing an impossible climb. So it was then that I decided I was going to take the fear out of the situation, because theres just no time for it. I dug deep and tapped into an inner strength I didnt know I possessed. Now I climb real mountains to raise funds for the organizations that helped me deal with my cancer 20 years ago.
Etta C. – Breast Cancer Survivor – Sharing Courage
When I was first diagnosed, it all felt so unreal, as if this couldnt happen to me. But after the initial shock, I told myself, You really have to step up and live what you believe. So I surrounded myself with the people I loved and didnt allow my cancer to disrupt the things I hold most important. What I have realized about myself and others is that, You are stronger than you think you are. – Etta
A Tribute, John Stein MD – Sharing his Vision
These are pictures taken from his own camera. Either he or I was taking the picture. I can say that all these memories are “taken from his eyes”. See how well we all worked as a team. The Gladiator Song was his favorite. It was always the song we play when it was the toughest part of surgery and that was when we are at our best. Dr. John P. Stein was a highly regarded physician and surgeon at USC Kenneth Norris Cancer Hospital in Los Angeles, Ca. I am truly grateful and honored that I have had the chance to work alongside him. In memoriam.
Jackie – Breast Cancer Survivor – Sharing Courage
My name is Jackie Schwarber. I am a five-year breast cancer survivor. Even though I received annual mammograms, and my sister was diagnosed with the disease, I never thought it would happen to me. But I was diagnosed at 41. Everyone said, Thats young, but people much younger are getting breast cancer.
Joan – Breast Cancer Survivor – Sharing Courage
Please, please get checked. Start early. Be consistent. I was 51 before I had my first mammogram. Even if you have no family history of the disease (I didnt), youve got to follow through. If you can find the cancer early, its a very survivable thing.