Tumors can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors are not cancer, but malignant tumors are. Successful cancer treatment is complex, difficult, and may include a lumpectomy, the surgical removal of a lump, or a partial or complete removal of a breast. Chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy are other remedies and approaches used by oncologists who are cancer specialists. The treatment is difficult and revolves around oncologists, radiologists, surgeons, and hospitals.
Progress requires patience, determination, love, faith, and strength.
Mary and her Bosom Buddies were faced with making serious, personal, and intensely difficult decisions. Through it all, they maintained their sense of humor, kept their hope and faith, enriched the lives of those around them, and shared the support and love of family and each other. Mary and I have come to know and love each of her beautiful, courageous, and inspiring Bosom Buddies and their families. To me, these women are heroes and role models who radiate inner strength, deep compassion, hope, love, and sensitivity. Each Bosom Buddy has walked a mile in the shoes of the other.