May 2016 – The Metastatic Breast Cancer Journey

May 14, 2016February 26, 2020

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Have you read The Breast Cancer Journey? If so, we would love to hear your feedback on how this book has impacted your journey. Or let us know how you are using this book to minister to others.

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The book is wonderfully written and the stories are believable. Many books I have read were more unbelievable and made up to sound too good. Best book I have read!!! ~Eleanor Sommer, Survivor

May 12, 2016February 26, 2020

Official Book Launch

2016-05-11_Book-Launch3 — Lucinda West and Pamela Schlembach Primary Authors

It’s official! With this book launch we hope to see sales skyrocket so funds can be given to further the cause of research and finding a cure. If you haven’t picked up a copy, please do so today!

Lucinda (Cindy) shares what this project means to her..

Wednesday May 11th ladies from the Breast Friends support group at MD Anderson who have contributed to this project gathered together with their friends and family members to talk about how writing their story has impacted their lives.

The massive book signing event was reminiscent of Yearbook Parties from our high school days. Tears flowed and laughter filled the room as we shared stories and encouraged the newbies who joined our group for the first time.

Thanks to the MDA ladies who help lead this group every month! — The MDA ladies who help lead this group every month!

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May 5, 2016May 7, 2016

I Just Want to Help

Michael Weaver

My Story

When my wife was first diagnosed with breast cancer, I felt helpless because I could not actually fight the cancer for her. I knew it was difficult for her because she is a clinical social worker, so she is aware of what women with breast cancer may go through, having helped many women in this situation herself. As a doctor it was difficult for me too, because I am used to helping people with different illnesses. This was not my specialty, and now there was even less that I could do for her medically. However, I made a choice early on after her diagnosis that I would be a husband for her, and not her doctor. Continue reading “I Just Want to Help”

May 3, 2016May 7, 2016

I Quit

I. M. Poppy

“‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” ~Jeremiah 33:3 (AKJV)

My Story

One evening near the end of my wife Vicki’s 5-year brave battle with cancer, she was having an extreme anxiety attack. She didn’t appear to have any acute pain but was desperate. She cried, she moaned, she rocked, and she shook her bed and pleaded with God “take me home.” Two of my daughters and their significant others sat with me in our bedroom. We tried our best to console her. We all hugged and cried and prayed together. It was a horrible experience. Finally, with the help of medications, she settled and slept. We too settled and the girls went home. Continue reading “I Quit”

May 2, 2016May 7, 2016

The Caregiver’s Labor of Love

Don Harkey

My Story

The life of a caregiver can be described as both the best of times and the worst of times. When my wife Kathy was first diagnosed with breast cancer, I think my first reaction was one of total selfishness. “How was this cancer going to affect me?” “What would this do to our happy little life?” “Would we still be able to go out to dinner, go to the lake, or go on vacations?” “How would I work?” “Why has God chosen to put this burden on me?” The pity party had begun. Later, I felt guilty about my initial reaction. To some extent, I think Kathy had the same reaction. Her concern was, of course, on a much deeper more visceral level. Let’s face it—when your life is on the line, some of the day-to-day worries take on a vastly increased significance. Continue reading “The Caregiver’s Labor of Love”

May 1, 2016May 7, 2016

Life is Like Jazz

Sara Rogers

My Story

I was with my mom when the doctor told her she had Stage II breast cancer in her right breast. My first reaction was disbelief, then denial, and finally acceptance. “It’s nothing; we can get through this.” I am the eldest and my mother is a single parent. Therefore, I had to grow up pretty fast in my younger years. I helped raised my sister and my brother, so naturally, I felt I was responsible for taking my mother to her treatments while I was working and supporting my own family. Continue reading “Life is Like Jazz”