April Patient Perspective
Karen Hamlin Six years ago, I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). I chose full treatment- chemotherapy, bilateral surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy. I exercise, watch my diet, maintain a spiritually positive attitude, and continue to work even since my retirement. However, there are risks and side effects of treatment. At the beginning of […]
March Patient Perspective
Amena Mitchell In the spring of 2011 I noticed a small lump in the lower, inner quadrant of my right breast. I immediately panicked and called my doctor. I was scheduled for a mammogram shortly thereafter and was advised that it was a benign cyst and some calcification. Over the course of the following two […]
November Patient Perspective
Ashley Franks Every pain and suffering in this life has a purpose. I truly believe that you can find hope and peace in any situation through not only family and friends, but God. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer at the age of 32 in December of 2013. My husband Matt and I […]
October Patient Perspective
Leah Green I first felt a lump in my left breast in October of 2013 at 41 years old. In February 2014 I was told that I had Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma—the big “C” word no one wants to hear. Nine agonizing weeks after my diagnosis and after forming the best team of doctors for me, I […]
