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Runway for Recovery Funds Families Impacted by Breast Cancer
Runway for Recovery and its founder and executive director, Olivia Boger, were featured on WBZ CBS Boston’s Change Makers segment for the impact they have made on families affected by breast cancer.
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Timeya Rice
“a lot of people say that during treatment is the worst, but I think it’s after because you aren’t actively doing something, like going to appointments. You are left to process everything you just went through.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Julie Hagan
A year ago Julie Hagan went in for her annual check up. A few days later, doctors called asking her to come back in for a follow up mammogram. Though anxious, she was comforted when they said 90% of people called back in end up being fine. When her second mammogram led to an immediate ultrasound however, she knew something wasn’t right.
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Amy Kemeza
Just shy of turning 40, Amy Kemeza was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had felt a lump that continued to grow and a mammogram confirmed two large tumors in her lymph nodes. She went on to receive 20 weeks of chemotherapy and one round of immunotherapy. The treatment proved grueling and the side effects deeply challenging.
Read MoreMeet the Models, Christina Clements
“just because I am doing lots of things, doesn’t mean I am not dealing with things internally. One day I am going to die from this disease- I will never be cured, so I need to be making the most out of everyday. if I remain positive, that has a lot to say about my survival. I am going to keep on keeping on.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Dish Woodard
After Dish Woodard received phone calls, from her mother and two sisters, that they had been diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to take action. “It was horrible and selfishly, my thoughts were, oh my gosh, I’m next.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Justine Egan-Kunicki
The experience of cancer, she notes, makes one confront their own mortality, but in the same token “you also learn how strong you are. Despite the struggle, I have learned I am a strong person who can persist and continue to enjoy life.” Indeed, though she get the phrase of ‘new normal,’ Justine prefers to say she’s reframed her life now: “You find a way to make a new life.”
Read MoreWelcome, Kathryn Phillips!
We are thrilled to announce Kathryn Phillips as our new Assistant Director of Programs.
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Catherine Hodges
“know every inch of your breast so you can increase your chance of finding something and, of course, get your mammograms.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, New England: Bethy Atkins
In August of 2020, Bethy Atkins began experiencing breast pain that did not subside after multiple menstrual cycles. She messaged her PCP immediately and unbeknownst to her, her doctor was a breast cancer survivor. She immediately brought Bethy in for an exam, where a clear lump was found: “it all happened really quickly.”
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