The Traditions of America Trekkers continue to measure their steps to help raise awareness, logging more than 9,963.6 miles.
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. The Foundation also reports that for many who are diagnosed with breast cancer the prognosis continues to improve due to early detection and regular screenings.
Here is another story of a Traditions of America homeowner and survivor. Homeowner Jeannette shares:
“On October 4th I celebrated my 25th anniversary of being cancer free.
I was 42 years old and being treated for an over-active ovary when my doctor suggested that she do a breast exam. She felt a small lump on my left breast. My family has a strong tendency to have benign lumps so I was not overly concerned when I went to visit the surgeon. We scheduled the surgery for a Friday so that I could have the weekend to recuperate and return to my job on Monday.
I can’t tell you the fear I felt when I received that phone call from my surgeon telling me that I had cancer. When the pathologist from Harrisburg Hospital sliced the tumor to examine it under the microscope, it exploded, so he was not certain if the tumor was cancerous or not. My surgeon insisted that the other 3 pathologists at the hospital review my slides and give him their collective opinions. They decided I had a “component” of cancer.
Back in 1990 I was one of the first women in the Harrisburg area to have a lumpectomy. I had 6 months of chemo and 37 radiation treatments given at the same time. Today, chemo and radiations are done consecutively, not at the same time.
I continue to remain diligent with my breast exams and yearly check-ups with my doctor. I am thankful that I am a survivor.”
Be sure to check back regularly to learn about the progress of our Trekkers and learn more stories about our homeowners.
