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Erika Galan: You Are Not Alone.
My name is Erika Galan, and at the age of 33, I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (a rare but aggressive type of breast...
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Nov 7, 20244 min read
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A Journey of Hope: From Diagnosis to Recovery
My journey: Walking through a strange land, strange to me but known unto God... -Muriel Jones Hines Before my diagnosis, I served as a...
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Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Ronica Jackson: Designed to Empower
My story begins about four years ago. I found a lump on my left breast and immediately decided I should see a physician to get it checked...
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Aug 29, 20243 min read
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Tara Williamson: Breast Cancer Survivor Who Pays It Forward Through Pink Ink Tattoo
Tara Williamson is a 12 year breast cancer survivor, 24+ year nurse, kidney donor, keynote speaker, post-reconstructive options pioneer,...
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Apr 10, 20242 min read
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Faridah Thomas: Breast Cancer Journey of Faith & Self-Advocacy
Faridah Thomas | @fari_speaks | 41 y/o I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Stage 2 Breast Cancer on December 18, 2020. I had put off my...
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Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Jonell Deshotel: A Legacy Warrior
I consider myself to be a Legacy Warrior. I lost my Mom in 2014 to Inflammatory Breast Cancer. In December 2020, I was diagnosed at the...
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Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Rochelle Saddler: A Legacy of Faith & Love Lives On
Rochelle Saddler was an amazing woman of God, mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. From a young age Rochelle was a planner, she...
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Mar 5, 20243 min read
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"Faith Forward to the Finish Line" By Shadina Blunt
I knew I was always blessed, but I did not realize just how blessed I was. The 2022 year ended and I celebrated New Years as always...
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Mar 5, 20248 min read
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Ashley Dedmon: Previvor, Turning Pain into Power
Hi, I’m Ashley! I look forward to sharing my journey with you and what I learned along the way. I made the best decisions for my family...
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Mar 5, 20247 min read
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Kawana Rucker: 2-Time Breast Cancer Conqueror!
In March of 2018, I was checking my breast for the month when I felt a painful lump. I walked into the bedroom and said to my husband...
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Mar 5, 20242 min read
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Tiara the Survivor – Beauty for Ashes
My name is Tiara and I am a believer, wife, mom, daughter and a third generation, three time breast cancer thriving survivor. At the age...
veralashay93
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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Krisdee Clark: Transforming Pain into Purpose.
Krisdee Clark is Mrs. American 2022. Her story is one that 1 in 8 of us share or will share-a story that too many of us have in common...
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Mar 5, 202413 min read
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Keyla Nunny Reece & Tauneka Dolloson: A Legacy of Faith & Purpose Lives On.
My sister, Keyla “Nunny” Reece was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer in 2017 at just 39 years old. Two years prior of her diagnosis,...
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Mar 5, 20244 min read
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Simona Lazinsk: Crossing a Bridge of Hope & Courage
My journey with Breast Cancer that lead me here! I’m Simona and I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer less than one month from my fiancé...
veralashay93
Mar 5, 20245 min read
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Cassandra Duckworth: A Breast Cancer Journey of Faith Over Fear
Cassandra Ducksworth is a 39 year old native of Heidelberg, MS currently residing in Baton Rouge, LA. She is a proud alumni of Thee...
veralashay93
Mar 5, 20242 min read
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San Juanita Escobar: Breast Cancer Journey of Strength & Hope.
I was born and raised in South Texas; I am 32 years old. I have two amazing boys and a wonderful husband. I am currently serving in the...
veralashay93
Mar 5, 20244 min read
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Brenda Stephenson: God's Grace & Mercy Will See You Through
My name is Brenda M. Stephenson. I remember vividly, August 2000. I had become a committed member of the step aerobics class in the gym....
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Mar 5, 20242 min read
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Ginette Williams: Breast Cancer Survivor & Warrior
I live in the beautiful island of St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands. Born and raised, life was moving wonderfully for me. In...
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Mar 5, 20242 min read
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Selena Brown: This Too Shall Pass...And It Came To Pass!
It shocked me to hear those words, "It's cancer" - April 26th 2021. After crying with a friend that was with me that day, I then said, "I...
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Mar 5, 20244 min read
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Paris Smith: Beautiful With MS & Breast Cancer!
At age 35, Paris was already dealing with multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), an...
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Mar 5, 20244 min read
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