A pink ribbon fighters story ...

My wife June has been in a battle for her life with Stage IIIc Breast Cancer. She is right in the middle of her treatments.

During this journey, she discovered a wedding giveway. She wrote 'our story' about how we met and her condition and her journey to better health. As a couple we qualified to be a finalist. Now it all comes down to which couple gets the most votes. This wedding would be a dream of a lifetime for any couple but most importantly June. Its something that we could never afford due to her inability to work and soaring medical bills.

We ask that anyone reading this that feels moved by our story and would like to see a woman in a fight for her life, be able to celebrate with her closest family and friends, we would ask them to take a minute to vote for June's dream wedding!

https://apps.facebook.com/webgcweddinggiveaway/contests/198234/voteable_entries

Anthony Frosino
Rochester, NY

Happy 33rd Birthday, Rayna!

My name is Rayna and on August 6, 2011 I was diagnosed with Stage 2A Grade 3 herc2 positive breast cancer. I found the lump in May but was actually put into the hospital with a kidney stone for my 33rd birthday on July 8. From the tests and sonos they saw the lump and sent me on to have it biopsied. I went through chemo first and then had a double mastectomy. Thank the Almighty that the cancer stayed within the breast tissue and did not spread to my lymph nodes so no radiation was necessary. My oncologist considers me her superbowl...because everything has worked exactly as it should. :o) I am now in the breast reconstruction stage and will have one more surgery to put implants in. Am still taking Herceptin treatments until August and am taking Tamoxifen. It has been a journey and I have been blessed with wonderful prayer warriors and amazing medical people. I dont really have adequate words to describe how I feel about the support I have received in my community and beyond and most importantly my hubby, family, friends and my loving God. I just want to humbly say thank you.

Rayna Kopriva
Gove, KS

Proud Survivor!

Just about two years ago, I woke up at 4 AM with discomfort in my left breast. After checking the area, I realized that I felt a lump in it. I immediately started to panic. That moment started my discovery and battle with breast cancer. Within two weeks, I saw a doctor, got referred for a mammogram, had an MRI and a biopsy. Then I fell on my kitchen floor when told over the phone that I had cancer. Next up was a lumpectomoy and 33 treatments of radiation. My world was turned upside down... but I beat cancer and I survived!! It was a rough journey but thanks to the support of my friends, I got through it. I am a proud survivor!!

Rachel
Manheim, PA

The Waiting! Next phase....

Hi this is Elizabeth again (43). I received THE CALL yesterday at work that it doesn't look good. All the lumps in my left breast are CANCER. So now I am again waiting.... To find out the type and level. I am definitely having surgery to take it out and some rounds of radiation. I have been told there are two most common types of cancer it may be. The first is DCIS which is usually a low level beginner cancer. If I have this one I shouldn't need any further treatment. The other is LOBULAR this Cancer is a little more aggressive and I would need an MRI since this type likes to travel to other areas of your body. So ironically, I find myself rooting for the DCIS cancer. Lol. I think the hardest part is telling people but I find that sharing with you this way helps just a little... To be continued

Elizabeth doran
Citrus heights, CA

The waiting!

My name is Elizabeth. I just recently found two lumps in my left breast. I went in for testing. They found three in my left then one in my right breast. From there I proceed to the chairs outside of radiology with other wemon and all waiting for our turn. I was first to go in for a mammogram. Since they knew I had lumps I had extra smashing done then sent back out to wait. I was almost immediately called back in for a couple more test. Sent back out to wait again, I then received news that I had to sit at the next station and wait for an ultrasound. Truthfully it didn't really sink in till I was separated from the other wemon. Finally going into the ultrasound room and watching it all on the screen. Wow there reallyhard three lumps in my left and something very small in the right. The tech let me know that the dr wanted to come in himself and do an exam. He said good news your right breast is fine but the left will need a biopsy. I was scheduled for the next morning at 8am, which was this morning. I went in and was prepped for the biopsy. Which ended up being two. Now I am told to wait for results. The waiting is awful. I will post my next step and hope for the best. Btw I am 43 years old.

Elizabeth doran
Citrus heights, CA

my aunt needs a prayer

TRY TO READ THIS!!!

im, clarivel mateo, my family and i are just asking for your prayers, coz my aunt just diagnose with cancer.her name is MA.ELENA DE LEON!!!

we know that he only cure for cancer is PRAYER!!!

THANK YOU

clarivel mateo
valenzuela city, Philippines

Mom, momma, Ma', mami....

My story could never compare to all the stories I've read. You ladies are my heroes. I'm currently in the probing stage and know nothing of what is to come. I thought it couldn't happen to me. I'm only 34. I've breastfed all my children. I don't ask why me. I'm thankful for the life I've had and the people I've shared it with. I'm a mom to many. A person I love with all my heart once said, "some children come from the womb and others from the heart." She's right! I'm a mom to 10, some from the womb and others from the heart. My doctors are tactful. They call it "breast disease." May 18 is the D-day. (Decision day) I'm thankful through it all. I know my story jumps from one subject to another but what I'm trying to say is cancer can happen to anyone. I have a wonderful fiance and the best children a mother could ever ask for. I'm blessed! Now I just have to wait. I have already been told it's malignant and I can honestly say the wait is the worse part of it all. God bless you all, mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, husbands, sons. The journey is bumpy but not imposible.

Anonymous
Hoover, AL

Sometimes Bad Things Happen for a Reason

My story begins when my husband left me for another woman. It broke my heart and i wanted to die. If it wasn't for a very good friend of mine, I might have gone through with it. I had no job, no car, no money. A couple months passed and I took the first job I could get nearby at a McDonalds so I could ride my bike. I had a son to raise I had to do something. After my husband left me though, I could get a medical card. We didn't have insurance because he was self employed. Because of this, I was able to have a checkup, first one I had in many years. Doctor sent me for a mammogram. That is when I found out that I had breast cancer.Stage 2 on one side, Stage 3 on the other and in some lymph nodes also. We may not always understand why god lets bad things happen to us. Sometimes they are lessons to be learned. Sometimes, as in my case, it was to save my life. If he hadn't left me, I might not be around today.

jean s killen
springfield, IL

PLEASE, Don't just treat the cancer. Treat the WHOLE patient!

"I accept my body as it is today" 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Yoga inspired me to have HOPE. Yoga was my therapeutic hope to heal my body and mind. I was discharged from the hospital after reconstruction surgery with NO physical or emotional restorative plan. I was on my own in rehabing myself into recovery. Please support me on my journey to spread the word that Yoga can heal and aid in recovery after cancer. Yoga has inspired me to find a new passion in life; the passion to share my healing journey with those who will travel the same path as I have. In May, I will be a certified yoga alliance instructor, specialized in restorative breast cancer recovery for the body, soul and mind. I intend to give back to the cancer center who provided me with support throught my journey. I want to share with the world that in the darkest of times & in the deepest despair, there is hope. And, where there is hope, all things are possible I am exposing myself wrapped in a pink ribbon scarf to grab the attention of the health care industry. Don't just treat the cancer, Treat the entire patient!

Love, Peace & Hope to you all. Let's send a message to the world to treat the WHOLE person not just the cancer. Thank you my friends, god bless.

christine litch
Georgetown, MA

My Wife's Success!

My wife is a breast cancer survivor. About 5 1/2 years ago, she missed her scheduled mammogram, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Three months later,another doctor had her sent for a mammogram, which detected a tiny tumor. After the painful biopsy, we waited anxiously for the results...which were: it was malignant. Surgery removed the tumor and surrounding tissue, as well as the primary lymph nodes, which were clear, showing that the cancer had not spread. Now, after five years of side-effects from anti-cancer drugs, which followd nearly 8 weeks of radiation, she has been declared cancer-free! That she faced this with such courage made her my hero! God bless all that are facing this with courage and faith, and please click on this site every day, and patronize the sponsors of this site whenever possible. Thank you.

Gary G. Crocker
Amesbury, MA