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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Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama makes its largest donation yet to UAB
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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
Kathy Seale
In January of 2003, at age 48, I went for my routine check-up at the gynecologist. He palpated my breasts, told me to schedule a mammogram, and said everything looked good. I told him that my sister, maternal uncle and grandmother had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and I wondered if I should stop taking estrogen (prescribed because of my total hysterectomy at 35). He dismissed my concern and said the benefits outweighed the risks. I scheduled a mammogram, but canceled the appointment when ‘something came up.’
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