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 would like to win this for my family.. we lost my mother 2 years ago at age 55 from breast cancer.. we have been directly affected by this terrible disease.
Tami and her daughters was the best story.. very emotional.
AS I STATED BEFORE I AM A SURIVOR OF BREAST CANCER SO I WOULD HOPE TO WIN FOR MYSELF
TAMI’S STORY AFFECTED ME THE MOST AS I KNOW EXACTLY HOW SHE FELT WHEN SHE FOUND OUT THAT SHE HAD BREAST CANCER. I AM A SERVIVOR MY SELF HAD BREAST CANCER TWICE IN THE SAME BREAST BUT HAVE BEEN CANCER FREE NOW FOR 25 YEARS NOW. AND I THANK THE LORD EVERY DAY FOR THAT.
I have a dear friend who survived breast cancer, I’d love to win it for her!
The daughters were so moved by their mother’s journey, I think they moved me the most.
Tami’s(at the end) story touch me more. Her beautiful smile and her positive energy affected me the most. She’s amazing!
I would love to win this for my mom, as she is a breast cancer survivor, and she loves to be in the kitchen cooking for her family, especially for Sunday dinners. She would be thrilled to have this.
Tami’s story path stuck with me the most, since she is a mom. As my own mom had early stages of breast cancer years ago and is a survivor. But my aunt found out over a year ago she had breast cancer, but unfortunately it had spread to her lungs, back, and brain, she just passed 4 weeks ago. This post is touching as the video. I love how we can all pass on awareness and share our stories.
I would want this for my mom, because she lost her best frined to cancer.
Her sisters path effected me the most. There is nothing like the bond between sisters.
My heart goes to all brave women that have gone or are going thru this
The sister’s are strong in being there for their mother, and all her friends and family who took this cancer and made it into happy journey, more than a death sentence. I have two friends currently who both their mother are fighting breast cancer. It’s hard but both these women are strong, fighters, and have their whole family and friends for support. It is amazing to see everyone stand together and provide love, encouragement, happiness, care, and humor when you need it most. My family and I work hard to help where we can, do walks, spread awareness, and be there for those who need that support.
Tami’s daughter had the most impact on me.
Tami’s husband’s path affected me the most.
Doing this for my friend Diana River from queens ny – Survivor – It came – she Fought – She Won!!! God bless her and all the Survivors !! and to those who are still fighting . keep fighting and Never quit !!!!! you too will be a Survivor!
I would love to win for my husband’s grandmother who is a breast cancer survivor.
Everyone affected me but I would have to say here daughter’s because I think of the bond me and my mother and me and my daughter have.
they all are affecting in their own way. My mom died at age 49 from pancreatic cancer so anyone that has a story to tell is worth listening to about this horrible disease.
I think her husband because you could tell he really loves her and it
was hard for him to think of something taking her away.