Marion

Marion was diagnosed on February 27, 2008 so is coming up on her first anniversary. She had breast cancer stage 3B. What was thought to be two small tumors ended up being a 3 1/2 inch tumor - her surgeon was able to save her breast but did do some reconstruction on it. She had 6 rounds of chemo which ended the last week in August and then had 7 weeks of radiation which ended right before Thanksgiving. So far she is healthy and cancer free!! Her first mammogram is on Feb 24th!

Throughout all of this, Marion maintained the bright smile, optimism, and sense of humor for which she is known.


Robin Gansle Photography
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Judy

Judy writes:
“I was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer on February 13, 2008 at the age of 38. I had a lumpectomy to remove the tumor and then completed 4 rounds of chemo and 6 1/2 weeks of radiation. I had my last treatment on September 11, 2008. My family and friends have been wonderful right from the beginning. Their support has been unbelievable. They kept me going through my ordeal. Even when I lost my hair from the chemo, my 3 year old son Jacob always told me that I was "so pretty". My husband Kevin has the best sense of humor so he kept me laughing. They brought out a strength I never knew I had.”


Photography by Ro
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