One Woman’s Breast Cancer Journey & the paths of her supporters
This “One Journey Many Paths” discussion is brought to you today by Saint Agnes Hospital
“One Journey Many Paths”
The concept behind “One Journey Many Paths” is based on an inspirational video which shares a breast cancer journey from the perspective of the patient’s husband, daughters and friends. Today, we’d like to bring you the story of Tami Scovitch, a breast cancer survivor. When Tami received her breast cancer diagnosis, she started on a new beginning. The journey brought Scovitch to the Saint Agnes Hospital Cancer Institute and brought her family closer together.
Scovitch came to Saint Agnes after finding a lump on New Year’s Day 2013. The results of her mammogram and biopsy showed that she had breast cancer. The comprehensive team of specialists at the Saint Agnes Cancer Institute quickly met with Scovitch, her husband Tony, and their two daughters, to present a treatment plan for the next six months to a year and answer all the questions they had. That plan included heavy doses of support from Scovitch’s family and friends.
“It was my journey,” Scovitch said. “But others walked with me.”
Please take a moment to watch and listen to the poignant reactions of Tami’s husband, daughters, sister and a member of the volunteer firehouse, where Tami was President of the Auxiliary. It’s a lovely tribute. The video “One Journey Many Paths” serves to highlight how Tami’s diagnosis made a change in each of their paths and they learned to cherish each moment together during Tami’s journey.
Realities of Breast Cancer:
The reality is this:
- There is no way to prevent breast cancer — but through regular mammograms and at-home self exams, it can be caught early, which is a woman’s best chance for survival.
- Who is affected? Mostly women age 40+, with the majority of diagnoses being given to women age 50+.
- 79% of new cases and 88% of breast cancer deaths occurred in women age 50 and over.
Saint Agnes Comprehensive Breast Center at Saint Agnes Hospital presents highly recognized physicians at the forefront of advanced techniques, equipment and clinical trials. They have developed a microsite called “One Jouney Many Paths”, which is meant to encourage women and their family and friends to understand breast cancer, talk openly about the disease and make breast health a priority.
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Tracy’s comments affected me the most and hit home with me because I have two sisters and it made me think about if something like this were to happen to them.
I identified most strongly with Tami’s story, because that’s the path I’m on right now. My family is walking it with me too, but it’s my journey and what a journey it’s been. I was diagnosed 6 months ago with lymphoma and just finished treatment. I’ll know more after a scan in November, but I’m so grateful for all my family and friends who made is possible to get through! I’d love to make healthy smoothies with the Vitamix so I can get healthy and stay that way!
I was probably most affected by Tami herself. We are probably around the same age, & even though our lives are very different (I’m not married & have no kids), I could definitely relate to her.
My mother went through cancer treatment two years ago. I can’t relate, but my heart goes out to everyone affected!
The daughters comments affected me because I have 2 daughters.
The daughters. I relate more to them. I have known several people who had cancer. Not breast cancer though.
Two of my friends survived one round of cancer (lung cancer in one case), but it came back after a year or so, and that round they did not survive.
It takes strong people to stay that positive.
So selfish…I am a survivor and would love this prize.
I have to say Tami’s story all of it was hard for me I have battled Breast Cancer myself, and I survived. My Aunt who was like a mother to me also had the battle but she lost it about 17 years ago. it is still hard to hear about others.
Tami’s husband made the biggest impression on me because it made me stop and think, “What if it happened to my wife?”
the daughters story hit me the most also Tony’s
Having recently faced a breast cancer scare myself, I can relate the most to Tami.
Her sister’s comments were the most profound. I could tell how worried she was that she would lose her older sister, her hero. My older sister was always there for me and I loved her so much. She died at the age of 60 almost 5 years ago and I will always miss her. My mom is 90 and I finally talked her into having a momogram and a pap smear when she was 80. She did have breast cancer, but they caught it very early. She had a mastectomy, but did nopt have to have chemo or radiation. She is a 9 year survivor.
I want to win this for a friend of mine who has been batteling breast cancer.
I think Tami’s Path affected me most.
It was all touching. The one that got me the most was Jessica. Especially when she said cancer doesn’t mean your dying. I am a single mom with a beautiful daughter. I definitely didn’t want to leave my daughter. This is really hard for me. My grandmother died from cancer. And I was so scared when my own mammogram results came back that I had a lump and I had to have a biopsy. That was one of my scariest days ever.
The husband because he was very supportive and loving.
I think the daughters comments were very meaningful.My grandmother died of breast cancer and my dad was a breast cancer survivor.
Don’s story affected me the most, Tami is very lucky to have such great support in her life.
I connected with the daughter’s story the most because she came to understand her mother’s strength more through this journey.
I would like to win this for my husband who survived colon cancer.