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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stories of survival
Dr. Violeta B. Caceres
On August 13, 2003 an invasive ductal-cell carcinoma was removed from my right breast via a lumpectomy. As I woke up from the anesthesia, I heard the surgeon tell my husband: “It is cancer”.
