My Story
This chapter of my story began 273 days before my profile picture was taken. On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, I presented for my annual screening mammogram. I was not experiencing any pain or discomfort. I was fine or so I thought. Wednesday morning, I received a call advising me I needed to report to the hospital for additional testing. An ultrasound was performed which confirmed areas of concern. A biopsy was performed of an area in my lymph nodes and my right breast. On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, my 47th birthday, I met with the physician to receive the results of that biopsy. And on that day, my 47th birthday, my life as I knew it was forever changed. My journey began as a Stage 2 Triple Negative Invasive Ductal Carcinoma warrior. I would go on to receive compassionate care and treatment at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute on the campus of Johnston-Willis Hospital. My oncology team was uplifting and encouraging throughout this journey. Dr. Voelzke, Bonnie Johnson, ANP, my nurses - Kathryn and Kenna, and my chemo nurses were true angels on Earth. The same thing goes for my radiation team from Daija greeting me daily with a smile to my lovely nurse singing once I stepped into the radiation room. Dr. Randolph II, who I referred to as Baby Randolph was also caring and charismatic. In conjunction to these individuals, I was blessed to have the expertise of one of the top surgeons, Dr. Ruth Felsen. This was what felt like a long and lonely journey. But in fact, it was not. This was not just MY journey but the journey of My Village. I didn't understand this in the midst of. Now that I have completed my treatments and my cancer is in remission, I want to give back to my community.
This year, I joined the Komen community and registered for the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk. I am dedicated to Komen's mission of ending breast cancer forever, and I need your help. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today in support of my fundraising efforts.
Your support helps us get one step closer to a world without breast cancer. Funds raised help support breakthrough research and provide assistance to those facing breast cancer today who need our support. Whether it’s emotional support via Komen’s helpline, financial support through Komen’s financial assistance program, or navigation services to break down barriers to care, Komen will be there for them.
Ending breast cancer needs all of us, and your generosity can make a real difference. Together, let’s show breast cancer patients there’s a whole community standing by their side.
Will you please join me in this fight by making your donation today?
