Survivors Raise Hope
This is a different type of Survivor story – this is from a grandson about his Gam a Breast Cancer Survivor. Meet Michael, he adored his Gam and says she was the glue of the family. Although she was a breast cancer survivor she passed away from other health issues. This broke Michael’s heart and he wanted to do something …
Save the date for our 3rd Annual Event, “What People Don’t See.” Which will be be held on October 5th, 2019. This event discusses topics and stories of overlooked struggles and complications of Breast Cancer Survivors to bring awareness to the general public; as well as bring hope to survivors that are experiencing similar complications. We encourage Breast Cancer Survivors …
The Penn State Lady Lions host an event for Breast Cancer Survivors every year. This gives survivors a chance to celebrate their Survivorship with many other survivors. I attended this year’s event with my son and over 400 other survivors. There were survivors only 60 days out and some that had over 40 years and many in between. We shared …
Breast cancer patients and survivors go through personal experiences that are not easy to talk about and share. However we know communicating these problems and sharing stories helps breast cancer fighters and survivors throughout their battles, before and after treatment. We encourage survivors to submit and share their stories of overcoming Breast Cancer and the struggles that continue to follow …
This story starts in May of 2012, when during my annual mammogram there was a lump in my right breast that needed biopsied. The biopsy was within 2 days and the diagnosis the next day. It was Stage 1 Breast Cancer. I really do not remember much of the conversation after hearing those words. The whirlwind of doctor appointments began …
I am a Breast Cancer survivor of 5 years. I developed lymphedema a year and half after a partial mastectomy and the removal of lymph nodes. By the time I was diagnosed with lymphedema, I had already lost 40% usage of my right arm due to the swelling and pain. I went through aggressive lymphedema therapy to relieve the pain …