My surgeon called me that day with the best news possible - my story had a very happy ending. I encourage all women to get mammograms as advised by their physician. They are not only good for your physical well-being, they are an investment in peace of mind. If a problem is detected early enough, it can be taken care of quickly, as in my case, or with longer-term treatments, which are very successful in curing breast cancer. The secrets to prevention of cancer are yet to be discovered.
Cancer research is the best hope for making progress.
Please support the efforts of organizations dedicated to this cause as best you can. As you may have read or heard on the news recently, there is a shortage of flu vaccine this year. Due to the vaccine shortage, we postponed our program to November in hopes that the vaccine will be available. People age 65 and older as well as those with diabetes or asthma should receive priority flu shot treatment from physicians. Please seriously consider contacting your doctor if you fall into one or more of these categories.