I live bravely by living my life normally and by sharing special moments with my children—I enjoyed chaperoning my daughter’s field trip at the water park on my birthday. I believe that anything can happen to us and that we cannot live in fear, but instead that we have to enjoy each day. After I
"I believe that being positive and keeping a smile on your face will help push you through the bad. At the age of 35, I received the devastating news that I now had breast cancer. I continued to move forward with my life, even after nine long months, and kept a strong, positive attitude in my life
I was diagnosed with Stage 3B breast cancer on August 16, 2013. I couldn’t cry and was determined not to let the cancer get me down! I like to say, ‘Don’t let the turkeys get you down,’ referring to situations and people who may upset you! Further testing proved it was not in my lungs, bones, and
I live a full and happy life by helping others and not dwelling on my cancer. Volunteering is very important to me. You will often find me at All Saints Thrift Shop, where I spend several days a week. Before I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, I used to run, lift weights, play tennis, and bicycle
Do you know Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer? I do. And not because I work at Beebe. I know because I was diagnosed with it when I was 30. Ahhh, growing up at the beach and the days of using baby oil are coming back to haunt me! I remember I had two moles removed and when I went back to
Full disclosure: I am not a cancer survivor. I am a nurse and therapist. My career has given me the unique opportunity to be with patients and their loved ones/caregivers when a cancer diagnosis shatters their lives and to be with them when they come to the acceptance of living with cancer -- and
