Two Time Cancer Survivor
Meet the Models, New England: Peggy Tryon
When Gail Erdos was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, Peggy Tryon jumped into action finding ways to support her friend. From meals to sitting doing crafts, Peggy and Gail built a deep connection, especially when one year later, Peggy herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a role reversal for the two friends.
Read MoreMeet the Models, SoCal: Nicole Fischer
“I want to be here- I want to be here for my family and my friends. That’s the ultimate goal.”
Read MoreMeet the Models, SoCal: Maria Glaze
Maria Glaze was a uterine cancer survivor, single mother of two high school boys and only 40 when she lost her job. It forced her to take a part time job with an extremely long commute. After her acceptance to culinary school, she was offered the job full time. Initially rejecting it, her supervisor convinced her to stay. Little did she know, after months of feeling extreme fatigue (which she thought was just due to her schedule), tests from the doctor would come back confirming stage 3 breast cancer.
Read MoreMeet the Models, SoCal: Beth Rouse
at 41 years old and a mother of five, Beth decided to get her first mammogram. Her dedication to the testing meant she had to stop breastfeeding and wait two months before the mammogram could occur. It would be a decision that would save her life.
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.”
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Two-Time Completed Treatment Model
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Three-Time Completed Treatment Model
Read MoreMeet the Models: Melissa Kahn White
At 39 years old, Melissa Kahn White went in for her annual OBGYN appointment. Given her proximity to 40, her doctor encouraged her to get her first mammogram: “I wasn’t nervous or scared. It was just something on my to-do list.” After finding something suspicious, doctors ordered more testing and Melissa all of a sudden “fell into a black hole” of fear and doubt
Read MoreWhy We Rally: Connie’s Story
It sounds super cliche but my diagnosis was the best thing that ever happened to me. It forced me to take stock of what was really important to me and learn to count my blessings. It took some time for all of it to sink in, but it changed my life radically and all for the better.
Read MoreMeet the Models: Tobey Eugenio
Tobey Eugenio, Survivor since 2013 I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in June of 2011 at the age of 39. At that time, it was determined, while we had…
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