Surviving breast cancer is a difficult, life-changing event – for anyone.
Personally, I underwent a partial mastectomy, a lymph node dissection, 15 rounds of chemotherapy and 33 treatments of radiation. I now have clinically disabling lymphedema (persistent swelling) of my right arm and hand and can no longer perform hands-on treatment of my patients.
In recognition of October also being the month for awareness of Domestic Violence, I’m sharing my god-daughter’s personal tale in hopes that other young women will be inspired to walk away! http://onegirlsmom@wordpress.com
In October 2008, just two months shy of my 41st birthday, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast. After a partial mastectomy, 15 rounds of chemotherapy and 33 treatments of radiation, I developed lymphedema of my right arm, hand and fingers.
As long as I have experienced success, I have shared and helped others in need. But in February 2009, it the midst of chemotherapy for a recent breast cancer diagnosis, a newly diagnosed potentially life threatening congenital heart defect and still days from the death of my mother, I was now the one in need. It didn’t seem to matter, though, that I was managing grief and waging my own fight against death of body and mind. The people who needed help didn’t hesitate to ask.
Dr. Sheri brought tears, laughter, inspiration and motivation to the eyes, hearts and minds of the thousands of people who attended the convocation. This internationally diverse audience included people of all ages, ethnicity, and nationality who traveled from nearly every continent to celebrate the graduation of nearly 1000 graduates from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences of Northwestern University.
Dr. Sheri brought forth the Word of God as she shared her powerful testimony of her deliverance through multiple life threatening circumstances. The service was followed with food, fellowship and a book signing event.
Dr. Sheri was a featured presenter and author at the 31st annual Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest, that took place on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. The Lit Fest is a two-day literary extravaganza featuring more than 300 participants, 175 literary programs, and 150 booksellers. She followed her phenomenal keynote with a signing her newly released memoir for attendees. Many came and were inspired and learned how to L.I.V.E!
VETERAN PHYSICIAN AND CANCER SURVIVOR LAUNCHES A DIGITAL PLATFORM TO REVOLUTIONLIZE THE WAY HEALTH IS EXPEREINCED
Sharon Dusney of Commerce Township writes a message of support on a Superior ambulance after her lunch break from the Susan G. Komen 3-Day For The Cure walk, Friday. This is Dusney’s seventh walk and she has raised over $32,000 for breast cancer.
Walkers get going on the first day of the Susan G. Komen Cleveland 3-Day for the Cure event.
