Survival Diaries - 10 Real Women Share Their Battles With Breast Cancer
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Kara Skaflestad
"I wore wigs, I wore scarves, I went bald, whatever I felt, I rocked it!"I was diagnosed on...
"December 12, 2008. My grandmother had just passed away after a long battle with breast cancer, and my friend recently thought she had felt a lump. So, one day in the shower, I decided to do a self-breast exam. But, instead of gently pressing my breasts, I pushed hard and found a lump under my left armpit. My gynecologist told me not to worry about it, but an ultrasound and biopsy proved otherwise."My immediate reaction was...
"Total disbelief. How could I be a cancer patient? My second thought was that I felt so bad for my mom. She had just lost her mother, and now she was going to have to deal with this. It was a nightmare."I'm pretty fantastic at...
"Handling really hard situations. I took this cancer diagnosis by storm. I wasn't in control of what was happening to my body, so I took control of how to handle it. I rocked a bald head and tried to have fun every moment that I wasn't feeling sick."Read Her Full Story
"December 12, 2008. My grandmother had just passed away after a long battle with breast cancer, and my friend recently thought she had felt a lump. So, one day in the shower, I decided to do a self-breast exam. But, instead of gently pressing my breasts, I pushed hard and found a lump under my left armpit. My gynecologist told me not to worry about it, but an ultrasound and biopsy proved otherwise."My immediate reaction was...
"Total disbelief. How could I be a cancer patient? My second thought was that I felt so bad for my mom. She had just lost her mother, and now she was going to have to deal with this. It was a nightmare."I'm pretty fantastic at...
"Handling really hard situations. I took this cancer diagnosis by storm. I wasn't in control of what was happening to my body, so I took control of how to handle it. I rocked a bald head and tried to have fun every moment that I wasn't feeling sick."Read Her Full Story
\n"December 12, 2008. My grandmother had just passed away after a long battle with breast cancer, and my friend recently thought she had felt a lump. So, one day in the shower, I decided to do a self-breast exam. But, instead of gently pressing my breasts, I pushed hard and found a lump under my left armpit. My gynecologist told me not to worry about it, but an ultrasound and biopsy proved otherwise."\n\nMy immediate reaction was...
\n"Total disbelief. How could I be a cancer patient? My second thought was that I felt so bad for my mom. She had just lost her mother, and now she was going to have to deal with this. It was a nightmare."\n\nI'm pretty fantastic at...
\n"Handling really hard situations. I took this cancer diagnosis by storm. I wasn't in control of what was happening to my body, so I took control of how to handle it. I rocked a bald head and tried to have fun every moment that I wasn't feeling sick."\n\nRead Her Full Story","image_provider":"","image_title":"Kara Skaflestad","image_photo_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/375*500l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2Fecf53c2a75d36faef38629e15d849c26%2Fphotos%2Fc66e052cc11ab678ee3afd588c9cd6d0%2Fori_b752d53867e40d.jpg","image_photo_h":500,"image_photo_w":375,"image_ss_url":"\/channel\/health\/survival-diaries-10-real-women-share-their-battles-with-breast-cancer-2582503\/?selected=1","image_thumbnail_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/75*75l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2Fecf53c2a75d36faef38629e15d849c26%2Fphotos%2Fc66e052cc11ab678ee3afd588c9cd6d0%2Ftn_b752d53867e40d.jpg","image_thumbnail_h":75,"image_thumbnail_w":75},"2":{"image_id":"2","image_caption":""When I first found out I had breast cancer, I feared that my life was over and there were so many things I hadn't done yet."\n\nI was diagnosed on..
\n"October 15, 2010. I had just walked into my office when the radiologist called me to give me the biopsy results."\n\nMy immediate reaction was...
\n"That my life was over, and there were still so many things I hadn't done yet\u00f3like getting married and having children. Over time, I came to realize how lucky I was to get diagnosed when I did."\n\nI'd tell someone with breast cancer...
\n"To find strength and comfort in others, and yourself. The connections I made with fellow patients helped me realize how courageous and positive I could be, too."\n\nThe thing that keeps me strong is...
\n"Truly believing that I am going to be okay. It allows me to take care of myself everyday."\n\nRead Her Full Story","image_provider":"","image_title":"Andrea Bandelli","image_photo_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/375*500l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2Fc04a9f983a72d9e1e8a2e9d691dfdee9%2Fphotos%2F06aede88dc70e2034ee3031fbf042112%2Fori_9cd944d0d370b6.jpg","image_photo_h":500,"image_photo_w":375,"image_ss_url":"\/channel\/health\/survival-diaries-10-real-women-share-their-battles-with-breast-cancer-2582503\/?selected=2","image_thumbnail_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/75*75l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2Fc04a9f983a72d9e1e8a2e9d691dfdee9%2Fphotos%2F06aede88dc70e2034ee3031fbf042112%2Ftn_9cd944d0d370b6.jpg","image_thumbnail_h":75,"image_thumbnail_w":75},"3":{"image_id":"3","image_caption":"Breast cancer is a terrible way to learn just how strong you can be."\n\nI was diagnosed on...
\n"June 12, 2008. Due to my family history, my dad offered to join me for my mammogram visit. We were supposed to go shopping afterwards, but when I came out in tears and told him the news, he hugged me and suggested ice cream, instead."\n\nThe person that keeps me strong is...
\n"My husband. He's an FDNY firefighter who was forced to retire due to 9\/11-related lung damage. Every year he gets a bit worse. He never complains or feels sorry for himself. He is committed to watching his children grow up, celebrating birthdays and anniversaries, and just living life. Because of him and his attitude, I knew I was going to beat cancer. He's my rock."\n\nI get stressed out by...
\n"Not being able to fix things. I have learned that there are some things I can change and there are some things I can't. Figuring out which is which has now become the lesson."\n\nRead Her Full Story","image_provider":"","image_title":"Christine Kennedy","image_photo_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/375*500l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2Fecfaf89b02d556f1f342cc4840fd4e89%2Fphotos%2Fe1936fafc5a79ab3238963bee08c38ae%2Fori_ce87a901dcb62f.jpg","image_photo_h":500,"image_photo_w":375,"image_ss_url":"\/channel\/health\/survival-diaries-10-real-women-share-their-battles-with-breast-cancer-2582503\/?selected=3","image_thumbnail_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/75*75l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2Fecfaf89b02d556f1f342cc4840fd4e89%2Fphotos%2Fe1936fafc5a79ab3238963bee08c38ae%2Ftn_ce87a901dcb62f.jpg","image_thumbnail_h":75,"image_thumbnail_w":75},"4":{"image_id":"4","image_caption":""Accept your faith. God has a plan for you, and you are never going to be alone."\n\nI was diagnosed on...
\n"June 30, 2010."\n\nMy immediate reaction was...
\n"Total denial. Though I ultimately came to terms with it."\n\nI get stressed out by...
\n"The stupid people that still believe they can't get breast cancer if it doesn\u00edt run in their family."\nBreast cancer is...
\n"A sudden road block that takes a lot of time to get around. But with good care you can surpass it, and come out on top."\n\nRead Her Full Story","image_provider":"","image_title":"Eudene Miller Simmons","image_photo_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/375*500l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F0b653100af40afa8f9d511cabdbe8c82%2Fphotos%2Ffbe8038bd9d3f9b4275963137456e9a9%2Fori_3f122fef3d33af.jpg","image_photo_h":500,"image_photo_w":375,"image_ss_url":"\/channel\/health\/survival-diaries-10-real-women-share-their-battles-with-breast-cancer-2582503\/?selected=4","image_thumbnail_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/75*75l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F0b653100af40afa8f9d511cabdbe8c82%2Fphotos%2Ffbe8038bd9d3f9b4275963137456e9a9%2Ftn_3f122fef3d33af.jpg","image_thumbnail_h":75,"image_thumbnail_w":75},"5":{"image_id":"5","image_caption":""I thought I'd been given a death sentence; it has turned out to be a passport to a new life."\n\nI was diagnosed in...
\n"February 1991."\n\nI'd tell someone recently diagnosed with breast cancer that...
\n"There is life after cancer. Remember: You have the wonders of modern medical technology on your side."\n\n
\n"I'm alive!"\nRead Her Full Story","image_provider":"","image_title":"Mickey Scherl","image_photo_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/375*500l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F85d6ad747ce4fc00260cd28fedacb7e3%2Fphotos%2F7bf547757b845acf9f104ffa55554a0b%2Fori_53d0fb5b0c37c0.jpg","image_photo_h":500,"image_photo_w":375,"image_ss_url":"\/channel\/health\/survival-diaries-10-real-women-share-their-battles-with-breast-cancer-2582503\/?selected=5","image_thumbnail_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/75*75l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F85d6ad747ce4fc00260cd28fedacb7e3%2Fphotos%2F7bf547757b845acf9f104ffa55554a0b%2Ftn_53d0fb5b0c37c0.jpg","image_thumbnail_h":75,"image_thumbnail_w":75},"6":{"image_id":"6","image_caption":""I have a ladybug tattoo for every doctor, nurse, family member, and friend that has helped me along my road to recovery."\n\nI was diagnosed on...
\n"August 1, 2011. I had found the lump a year before but was worried about medical debt, so I postponed seeing the doctor until then."\nMy immediate reaction was...
\n"Game on. Then, I called my parents. My mom discovered she had breast cancer a little bit after that. We moved into the Hope Lodge together, but she recently passed away."\nBreast cancer is...
\n"A four-letter word."\nRead Her Full Story","image_provider":"","image_title":"Paola D'Acosta","image_photo_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/375*500l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F1da7f43dcbd157b84cea97925c3072ef%2Fphotos%2F200d2e694ad2ff6dd957cb6fe03e2f01%2Fori_7d3f2fe8bbeaf0.jpg","image_photo_h":500,"image_photo_w":375,"image_ss_url":"\/channel\/health\/survival-diaries-10-real-women-share-their-battles-with-breast-cancer-2582503\/?selected=6","image_thumbnail_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/75*75l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F1da7f43dcbd157b84cea97925c3072ef%2Fphotos%2F200d2e694ad2ff6dd957cb6fe03e2f01%2Ftn_7d3f2fe8bbeaf0.jpg","image_thumbnail_h":75,"image_thumbnail_w":75},"7":{"image_id":"7","image_caption":""For the first ten minutes, I had no idea the doctor was trying to tell me I had breast cancer."\n\nI was diagnosed on...
\n"October 9, 2007. Ironically, it was during Breast Cancer Awareness month, shortly after my 30th birthday."\n\nMy immediate reaction was...
\n"Hearing the words \u00ebinvasive ductile carcinoma\u00ed was like listening to a foreign language. I was in denial until my first trip to the hospital, when the reality of my diagnosis hit me like a freight train. My thoughts have definitely changed since then. I have become my own hero."\n \n"War! I had an army of medical providers, family, friends, and even complete strangers that supported me on the battlefield. They armed me with helping hands, listening ears, loving words, belief, and inspiration."\nRead Her Full Story","image_provider":"","image_title":"LaToya Williams","image_photo_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/375*500l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F0a9d4945c20bbe09804386ad41e6442d%2Fphotos%2F142754281bc9d5bd0f25f4239cacc851%2Fori_acfc1be9fb238b.jpg","image_photo_h":500,"image_photo_w":375,"image_ss_url":"\/channel\/health\/survival-diaries-10-real-women-share-their-battles-with-breast-cancer-2582503\/?selected=7","image_thumbnail_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/75*75l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F0a9d4945c20bbe09804386ad41e6442d%2Fphotos%2F142754281bc9d5bd0f25f4239cacc851%2Ftn_acfc1be9fb238b.jpg","image_thumbnail_h":75,"image_thumbnail_w":75},"8":{"image_id":"8","image_caption":""If you aren't a fighter, it will make you one, or it will defeat you."\n\nI was diagnosed on...
\n"The first time was Memorial Day weekend, a few months after my 40th birthday. The second time was around Thanksgiving, seven years later."\n\nMy immediate reaction was...
\n"There was anxiety and sadness, but overall, I thought that I could get a minor procedure, and that would be the end of it. The funny thing about cancer is that it highlights your weaknesses and strengths. If you're a complainer, then you'll have plenty to complain about. But, if you fight and take one day at a time, you\u00edll discover that you\u00edre doing all you can. The rest is not up to you."\n\nBreast cancer is...
\n"A pause button. It's a reminder to serve others. It's a reminder of how much I've been blessed. It's a reminder of my mortality. It's a reminder of what's really important."\n\nRead Her Full Story","image_provider":"","image_title":"Maria Digiuseppe","image_photo_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/375*500l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F0b653100af40afa8f9d511cabdbe8c82%2Fphotos%2F27fad782d4404e7c0457822175743d75%2Fori_3f12e991bf785d.jpg","image_photo_h":500,"image_photo_w":375,"image_ss_url":"\/channel\/health\/survival-diaries-10-real-women-share-their-battles-with-breast-cancer-2582503\/?selected=8","image_thumbnail_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/75*75l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F0b653100af40afa8f9d511cabdbe8c82%2Fphotos%2F27fad782d4404e7c0457822175743d75%2Ftn_3f12e991bf785d.jpg","image_thumbnail_h":75,"image_thumbnail_w":75},"9":{"image_id":"9","image_caption":""Breast cancer is a b---- , but you overcome it."\n\nI was diagnosed on...
\n"April 2000."\n\nI'd tell someone recently diagnosed with breast cancer...
\n"Not to worry about! It's been more than a decade since I was diagnosed, and I feel great!"\nI'm inspired by...
\n"Listening to the stories of survivors, young and old, and how they learned to cope."\n\nI unwind by...
\n"Enjoying a cocktail, taking a Zumba class, doing needlework, playing Scrabble, and traveling."\n\nRead Her Full Story","image_provider":"","image_title":"Mary Kelly Brown","image_photo_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/375*500l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F0b653100af40afa8f9d511cabdbe8c82%2Fphotos%2F69e0a583b4c0ecfae0959ed9d1049754%2Fori_3f12375132d5d1.jpg","image_photo_h":500,"image_photo_w":375,"image_ss_url":"\/channel\/health\/survival-diaries-10-real-women-share-their-battles-with-breast-cancer-2582503\/?selected=9","image_thumbnail_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/75*75l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F0b653100af40afa8f9d511cabdbe8c82%2Fphotos%2F69e0a583b4c0ecfae0959ed9d1049754%2Ftn_3f12375132d5d1.jpg","image_thumbnail_h":75,"image_thumbnail_w":75},"10":{"image_id":"10","image_caption":""Your perspective is far more important than your circumstances. You have everything you need within you to live the best life you can."\n\nI was diagnosed in...
\n"June 2002. It was two days after my son's high school graduation. I had felt a tiny bump on the surface of my right breast and instinctively knew something wasn't right. Ironically, I had had a clear mammogram only six months earlier."\nMy immediate reaction was...
\n"Disbelief. I was in great shape, eating well, and running races. Rather than fall apart, though, I went into high gear and learned everything I could about the disease. I interviewed doctors and took control of my cancer care. This ultimately inspired me to help others by teaching yoga."\nI get stressed out by...
\n"Whiny people, complainers, nay-sayers, and manipulators. While empathetic, I have little patience for those who insist on staying miserable and taking others along for the ride."\nRead Her Full Story","image_provider":"","image_title":"Diane Cimine","image_photo_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/375*500l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F85d6ad747ce4fc00260cd28fedacb7e3%2Fphotos%2F50a2e577df02ddd9c66a101f732728ac%2Fori_53d0d16ac5d050.jpg","image_photo_h":500,"image_photo_w":375,"image_ss_url":"\/channel\/health\/survival-diaries-10-real-women-share-their-battles-with-breast-cancer-2582503\/?selected=10","image_thumbnail_url":"http:\/\/l.yimg.com\/jn\/util\/anysize\/75*75l-86400,http%3A%2F%2Fphugcus.zenfs.com%2Fphugc%2F85d6ad747ce4fc00260cd28fedacb7e3%2Fphotos%2F50a2e577df02ddd9c66a101f732728ac%2Ftn_53d0d16ac5d050.jpg","image_thumbnail_h":75,"image_thumbnail_w":75}}; oPhotoViewerGlobals.postTitle = "Survival Diaries - 10 Real Women Share Their Battles With Breast Cancer"; oPhotoViewerGlobals.init = function () { var pv = new YAHOO.News.PhotoViewer(oPhotoViewerGlobals); }; $E.onDOMReady(oPhotoViewerGlobals.init); })();
In their own words, and through some very intimate portraits of courage, 10 women share their battles with breast cancer.
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