Patient Perspective: Mary
You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” (Psalm 18:28 NIV) “. . . enjoy the gift of an ordinary day.” I read those words wistfully each time I waited in the lobby at TurningPoint. Would I ever feel normal again? On July 27, 2018 I had a bilateral […]
What to Expect with a Cancer Diagnosis
From Karen Whitehead, MS, LCSW, CCH and TurningPoint’s support group facilitator: People often ask if their feelings are normal. There seems to be some general assumption that there is a prescribed reaction that you “should” have when faced with the life-altering diagnosis of cancer. Given the range of human emotions and personal experiences, any number […]
I Wish I Had Known: A Message from Dana Barrett
Dear TurningPoint Community – Some of you may know me as the emcee of The Pink Affair, and maybe you’ve heard me say a word or two about my own breast cancer battle at the mic on those inspiring and important evenings. But while it is an honor to be a part of the TurningPoint […]
Patient Perspective: Cari
My Breast Cancer Diagnosis hit hard and fast. I had to make a lot of decisions and make them quick. I was overwhelmed and I know my family felt the same way. I did as much research as I could, exploring every option possible on what treatment plans were best for me. Before my […]
