stories of survival
Donna Clark
Age :50
First Occurrence: 1997- Breast Cancer
Lumpectomy, 6 weeks radiation, followed up with Tamoxifen. Small tumor and early detection found through self breast exam.
Second Occurrence: 10/ 2001 -Same breast - Small tumor located just above previous site-Radical mastectomy. Found again through self examination.
Third Occurrence: 01/2002 -Breast Cancer metastasized to ovaries, total hysterectomy. In the second and third occurrence - risk outweighed benefits- no chemotherapy , but took a variety of estrogen blockers.
Fourth Occurrence: 8/2004: Metastasized to sacrum ( tailbone), Have been on a bone strengthener (zometa) iv once a month and oral chemo (xeloda).
What I do in the community: Volunteer as much as possible through breast cancer organizations such as BCRFA,(board member) and other organizations such the American Cancer Society. Raise funds and participate in the Komen Race for the Cure. Help with a product line of spa products that donates to breast cancer. Talk to other women about the importance of annual mammograms, self detection, and awareness in general, as well as relaying my personal story and hope to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
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BCRFA News
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center Supports Mammography at Age 40
November 17, 2009
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Comprehensive Cancer Center strongly supports the recommendations of the American Cancer Society that women should begin mammography screening at age 40 and continue
helpful websites & info
- The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Living beyond breast cancer
- Young Survival Coalition
- Mesothelioma Information
- House Cleaning Help for Cancer Patients
- Confronting Cancer with Faith
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stories of survival
Robin DeMonia
I was diagnosed with cancer in 2001, when I was 37. My mother had been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in her 40s and died when she was 49, so my doctors were vigilant with my care. I had been having regular mammograms since I was at least 35, and a routine mammogram found my tumor when it was still small and had not had much of a chance to spread.
