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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I can relate to the friend. I have been in her position a number of times. It is hard but important to be there for people in a time of hurt. Giving strength and support. Every day is a gift.
I also like the husband.
I would love to win this for my family friend that is like a sister to me. She is a survivor and winning this would definitely help keep her on the path of good nutrition and health.
I would have to identify with Kristin and their love and relationship with each other and their strenght
That video definitely made me emotional. I think I was affected by all of them, but I was affected by the daughter the most.
not sure
My friend who is currently undergoing the end of her treatment.
Her daughter because I love my mom to pieces.
Definitely Jean, she is a very strong person.
Donna, she reminds me of someone I know
I would like to win this for my mother, who survived Pancreatic Cancer.
Thanks for the chance! =)
I can empathize with this video as my mother and mother-in-law are both cancer survivors. It’s so sad to see anyone that has to go through this.
wow it is hard to say whose story affected me most because they all did. But I would say Tracy the sister as you can feel the raw emotion there. How much she loves her sister and how much she admires her strength and courage. I have had a few friends affected by breast cancer and have lost my own father to bladder cancer. So I know the devastation and fear it can cause. It was a very moving story and I pray for Tami that she makes a full recovery. She sounds like an amazing woman.
I’ll give it to Jean who is a survivor.
Her friend, because she reminded me of how one of my friends supported her friend when she went through cancer treatment.
Thanks for the contest.
the daughter, cant imagine something happening to my mom
Cheryl’s story I most relate to. My friend just found out she has cancer and she is one of the strongest people I know. <3
I want to win this for my daughter and I. Good nutrition is one of our best defenses against cancer and disease.
Donna reminded me of my aunt who has fought and now a survivor. God Bless to all the survivors.
This was such a sweet video I was worried at the end that I would be crying because she would have died. I am glad that she is a survivor and not another statistic. My husband died when I was 27 so I can only imagine what this husband was going through with preparing for the worst but trying to remain hopeful. I think the daughter said it the best though when she said they had to think positive and live positive.