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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The sisters story. My sister and I both got breast cancer. I was with her from the very first diagnosis when it was a pencil point dot on a mammogram age 38 to her last breath age 46. I am still alive @ age 59 after having it 3 times age 43, 50 and 51. I don’t know why.
Tami moved me the most. She seems so positive and must be pretty special to have such great supporters
the sister, my sister is going through some troubles also
The daughter. I lost my mother suddenly, so I guess I really feel for her.
I would nominate my twin who has multiple myeloma
Tony’s, because he is so supportive of her, and appreciates her determination and the person inside.
All the videos affected and inspired me. My cousin developed breast cancer when she was just 16. Now she is in her early sixties and has been cancer free. Her son developed a brain tumor and is a survivor. He recently got married.Have faith, one can fight and win against cancer and go onto have a long and full life!!!!!!!!
probably sisters.
Tracy, the sister
I have alot of autoimmune diseases and was a victim of domestic violence Nobody knows what it is like to fight bad health until you got through it. You have to remain strong and beleive that better days are ahead I have fought and battled through so much and the Drs say that I am on this earth still due to my attidude It does make a difference
My brother is a cancer survivor and remember getting a call soon after I had my daughter. The start where they all found out brought back the phone call I received.
I want to win this for my sister. Our Mom recently died, not of cancer but from a disease called Scleroderma. I just think my sister needs this.
I think the daughter. I didn’t catch her name but you see tons of emotion there. Thank god she is in good spirits and is fighting hard. It makes me miss my Mom.
cannot decide – but I am watching now on demand In Treatment – cancer issues
That in a moment your world can be turned upside down
I would give this to Judie a friend of mine who is a breast cancer survivor!
I think both of her daughters, esp. Jessica really show how devastating it can be when a parent is diagnosed with cancer, but shows how important it is for the family to stick together and provide support for her during the good and the bad times to come, and to stay strong, no matter what.
The sister, I would have a really hard time dealing with it but I would try to be supportive.
The daughters story! My mom is my best friend and i cant imagine something happening to her or her getting sick! I would love to win for my aunt boo who is a breast cancer survivor!
My friend Barb is a survivor of a couple of rounds. She is my star.