“About two months ago they found a malignant lump on my breast. I had surgery, but I’ve had an issue that keeps coming up that keeps me from starting my radiation. So right now that’s my biggest challenge, trying to be patient.

“I was just talking to a friend and said, ‘There’s a reason. There’s always a reason. We don’t always like the reason. But it’s going to be OK.’

“When we get started, I’ll have radiation five days a week for a total of 30 to 35 treatments. I’ve had other health issues in the past, but this is probably the biggie. I’ve had at least 10 different things, so I thought I had run out of parts. Obviously, I haven’t.

“I’ve always recovered from my surgeries very quickly. I have every confidence that this, too, shall pass. I’m just looking forward to it being over.”

— Barbara Wilson

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“You’re looking at somebody who’s had cancer. Breast cancer. When the doctor first told me, I came unglued. That just hit me like nothing I’ve ever experienced.

“He told me, ‘We may have to cut your breasts off.’ I said, ‘What? No you’re not.’ I ended up having three surgeries. They removed the cancer and the lymph nodes, but I kept my breasts.

“Then they wanted me to take chemo and I looked at them and said, ‘I don’t think so.’ I was scared, you know? I didn’t want my hair falling out. I didn’t want to have to wear a wig.

“So I went through radiation instead. I’ve been going to all my appointments like I’m supposed to and everything is as clear as can be now. I’m in remission. They can’t believe how well I’m doing.”

— Holly Miller

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