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 cannot pick just one story, they all affected me. I have lost so many people in my family due to cancer (Grandmother and Grandfather within a year) and my mother has been cancer free for 2 years that they all hit close to home for me. It was a very beautiful video.
It would so make it possible to focus on eating healthy.
I would like to win this for a dear friend who lost her mother to breast cancer. She was only 17 when her mother passed away and 10 years later, she still talks about her mother everyday and likes to share stories about her.
I was most affected by her daughter, Jessica. It really resonated with me when she said that cancer does not mean dying. As a daughter, I can only imagine how scary it would be if my mother were diagnosed.
The sister’s story.
This could be written as my families story and so many others too. Cancer is a wicked tragic disease..I most identify with the two daughters, especial the blond..Her words about being a hero and always being there..her strength etc..is/was my beautiful mom. Actually the whole family was us my dad and us the two daughters and mom! I will pray fro Tami and her family..the family needs prayers too..a lot..it is a difficult time for them all..God Bless.
The daughters video hit home with me, I could relate to her the most, thanks
I was most touched by Tami’s path. From my own personal experiences, I can appreciate the importance of having a network of love and support along that path.
I was most moved when Tami got to tell her own story on the video. She seems very brave to tell her story to the whole world to try to help others.
Tami scovitch and her story touched me.
I loved watching this. All of their stories were moving and insightful, but I connected with Kristin the most. 🙂
I felt that the daughter who spoke about her mother having cancer was particularly powerful.
I would love to win this for my cousin, who was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.
The sister (Tracy)
I felt this was very inspiring and it would be hard to pin point just one. I think we are here to value and listen to each other’s stories and grow from it.
I thought the husband was wonderful for saying that even tho her outside changed, she was still the same person inside and that she shared more of her inner self after it all.
Cancer is something that can steal the life right out of your family. My grandmother, grandfather and so many others have passed away due to cancer. But it is true, it does not really mean just because you have cancer that you will die. Staying positive is something that is better than anything ever. It keeps you strong and upbeat. I do not have cancer but I have diabetes and I stay positive no matter how fat or thin I am, I keep going just like the lady in this film that stays positive. Tami says she is a fighter and I stand with her against this fight on diabetes. We will win!
Kristin’s story really touched me because as both a daughter and a mother I can completely empathize with all of her feelings.
Both the daughters exhibit great insight and courage.
I think that were all inspiring because they were special to each of those people even if for different reasons.
It would be for myself. I recently lost 35 lbs that I’d been carrying for 25 years. I am trying to stay healthy to be here for my husband, children and grandchildren. I have survived breast cancer 3 times and numerous other illnesses.