As a seven year survivor of breast cancer I have learned to value the core of my life, my husband Alan, my two wonderful daughters, Jennifer and Jackie, my mom, and Lulu our yellow Labrador puppy-as gifts to be cherished every day.
Cancer is the ultimate learning experience.
It forces you to look deep inside yourself, putting vanity aside to find strength you didn't know you had. It helped to be a positive thinker, to have the unconditional support of family and friends and the best medical care possible. Now, almost 7 years late, I find delight in many things large and small. I am fulfilled by my work as President of Women's Guild, Cedars Sinai Medical Center. I love feeling useful and helping others.