Post by Mary on Nov 30, 2008 14:48:11 GMT -5
Ruth is a former Contracting Officer with the Department of Defense. In August of 2000, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a right mastectomy with tram flap reconstruction. She also survived endrometrial cancer after having a hysterectomy. She has been married 25 years, has 4 step children and 7 grandchildren. Her hobbies include traveling, dancing, reading, gardening, grandkids…and living life to the fullest. She is definitely the person you need to talk to when you want some excellent advice! Ruth’s favorite quote is… “Actions speak louder than words.”
Julie is a 10 year survivor, having been diagnosed with breast cancer on December 5, 2000. She underwent a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, radiation and is currently taking Femara. She works at Boston Scientific and runs her own custom card site - Creative Cards by Julie. Her hobbies include gardening, reading, and computer design...just to name a few. She also adores her grandson, Dawson, and her 2 daughters who she spends as much time with as she can. Julie’s favorite quote is "At the timberline where the storms strike with the most fury, the sturdiest trees are found."
Sue was diagnosed in December of 1998, then underwent a lumpectomy followed by chemotherapy and radiation. She is a retired School Nurse, having also been an Operating Room nurse for several years. Sue has been married to her high school sweetheart for 43 years and has 3 children and 8 grandchildren. She likes to garden, read, and play with her grandchildren. Her favorite quote is: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference."
At the age of 56, Karen was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, Stage 1. She had a re-excision lumpectomy and excision of her lymph nodes which came back clear! Afterward, she underwent Radiation and took Tamoxifen for 3-1/2 years. All of her working life, Karen was a medical transcriptionist. Now retired, she enjoys quilting, blogging, knitting, crochet & embroidery and her grandchildren (who are at the top of her list). She and her husband have been married for 45 years and have a son and a daughter and 4 grandchildren. Karen's favorite quote, especially since her diagnosis is "Think Positive!"
Sherrie was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal carcinoma, Stage II in June 2000. She underwent a modified radical mastectomy followed by 6 months of Chemo. Sherrie had Tram Flap Reconstruction in March 2001. She was diagnosed with Bone Mets in July 2001 followed by two separate rounds of radiation. Since Oct 2001, she has been taking Femara and, as of her 2010 check-up, is stable. She and her husband have been married for 30 years and have 2 daughters and 4 beautiful Grandchildren. Sherrie's favorite scriptures come from Psalm 139.
Mary was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma, Stage II, in 1996. She underwent a lumpectomy, 6 months of chemo (ACF), and 6 weeks of radiation, and took Tamoxifen for 5 1/2 years, and Femara for 2 years. Mary is an RN, with a working background in Medical/Surgical/Oncology. Mary has been married for 25 years and has two children. She enjoys reading, boating, computer graphics, web-site design and volunteer work. Her favorite quote is: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13.
Debi is the original founder of Friends In Touch - the first MSN Group site, which was created in Dec. 2001. She was diagnosed with Multifocal Bilateral DCIS in February of 1999. She underwent bilateral mastectomies with immediate expander/implant reconstruction. After losing her implants to an infection, Debi started working with the American Cancer Society as a Reach to Recovery volunteer. She also formed her own Relay for Life team which is how the name Friends In Touch was born! She and her husband have been married for 25 years and have one son who is 16 years old. Her love of helping others keeps her busy as well as being a wife and the mother of a teenager. Debi’s favorite quote is: “To be a survivor is to know the journey of a butterfly.”
Julie is a 10 year survivor, having been diagnosed with breast cancer on December 5, 2000. She underwent a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, radiation and is currently taking Femara. She works at Boston Scientific and runs her own custom card site - Creative Cards by Julie. Her hobbies include gardening, reading, and computer design...just to name a few. She also adores her grandson, Dawson, and her 2 daughters who she spends as much time with as she can. Julie’s favorite quote is "At the timberline where the storms strike with the most fury, the sturdiest trees are found."
Sue was diagnosed in December of 1998, then underwent a lumpectomy followed by chemotherapy and radiation. She is a retired School Nurse, having also been an Operating Room nurse for several years. Sue has been married to her high school sweetheart for 43 years and has 3 children and 8 grandchildren. She likes to garden, read, and play with her grandchildren. Her favorite quote is: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference."
At the age of 56, Karen was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, Stage 1. She had a re-excision lumpectomy and excision of her lymph nodes which came back clear! Afterward, she underwent Radiation and took Tamoxifen for 3-1/2 years. All of her working life, Karen was a medical transcriptionist. Now retired, she enjoys quilting, blogging, knitting, crochet & embroidery and her grandchildren (who are at the top of her list). She and her husband have been married for 45 years and have a son and a daughter and 4 grandchildren. Karen's favorite quote, especially since her diagnosis is "Think Positive!"
Sherrie was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal carcinoma, Stage II in June 2000. She underwent a modified radical mastectomy followed by 6 months of Chemo. Sherrie had Tram Flap Reconstruction in March 2001. She was diagnosed with Bone Mets in July 2001 followed by two separate rounds of radiation. Since Oct 2001, she has been taking Femara and, as of her 2010 check-up, is stable. She and her husband have been married for 30 years and have 2 daughters and 4 beautiful Grandchildren. Sherrie's favorite scriptures come from Psalm 139.
Mary was diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma, Stage II, in 1996. She underwent a lumpectomy, 6 months of chemo (ACF), and 6 weeks of radiation, and took Tamoxifen for 5 1/2 years, and Femara for 2 years. Mary is an RN, with a working background in Medical/Surgical/Oncology. Mary has been married for 25 years and has two children. She enjoys reading, boating, computer graphics, web-site design and volunteer work. Her favorite quote is: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13.
Debi is the original founder of Friends In Touch - the first MSN Group site, which was created in Dec. 2001. She was diagnosed with Multifocal Bilateral DCIS in February of 1999. She underwent bilateral mastectomies with immediate expander/implant reconstruction. After losing her implants to an infection, Debi started working with the American Cancer Society as a Reach to Recovery volunteer. She also formed her own Relay for Life team which is how the name Friends In Touch was born! She and her husband have been married for 25 years and have one son who is 16 years old. Her love of helping others keeps her busy as well as being a wife and the mother of a teenager. Debi’s favorite quote is: “To be a survivor is to know the journey of a butterfly.”