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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My mother is a survivor and unfortunately my grandmother passed away from breast cancer. This is a great giveaway. I could use this product for myself and my daughter and it might prevent us from carrying the gene. Thank you.
I find it hard to pick just one that affected me the most. Sure makes a family come together and realize just how precious life is.
I really appreciate Tracy talking about how she helped her sister out. That means a lot to me.
This is such a terrible disease! It needs to be stopped.
I’m not sure if my family qualifies…if so I would like to win this for my mom Patti. She has always wanted a VitaMix for smoothies, soups, etc. We just lost my grandma in September to a 2 year fight with stage 4 breast cancer. She was an amazing woman. A fighter who fought until the very end! My mom took care of m grandma and,cherished her time with her in her last weeks. Cancer has affected our family in a big way. If she is not eligible then I would like to win it for my neighbor Renee. She is a breast cancer surviver. She is a precious friend, a strong woman and a fighter!
All of their paths and stories were powerful. I love how they all came together to support Tami. I loved seeing Tami at the end saying that she’s a survivor!
I’d gift this to my parents probably. Breast Cancer runs in our family a bit, and my mom is very conscious about staying healthy and checking up on exams and her own health. Even though she hasn’t had cancer, she’s doing everything she can to make sure she stays healthy!
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Oh the daughter who says ‘Just stay positive. No matter what. Stay Positive.” I love that! What a great example!
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The statistics are sobering, and very scary! I wish all women would have themselves checked, and I wish all women could afford to do so.
I can relate to the sister Tracy, I have had family and a close girlfriend battle cancer.
I identify with the sister, Tracy
Breast Caner sucks! My sweet Mother had breast cancer when she was 22 years old. Now she is 70 and healthy. We were lucky, but so many families aren’t as lucky. Yearly check ups and mammograms make all the difference.
Cancer is very familiar in our family , especially breast cancer.
Both my grandmother and aunt endured it.
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Tracy the sister’s path identified with me the most. There has been breast cancer in quite a few of the women in my family. Both of my grandmothers and 2 aunts. Fortunately they have all been survivors.
I would love to win this for our family . To help keep me & my family healthy. Breast cancer has ran a muck in my family. My Great Grand my Grand my Aunt . All succumbed to this stealer of life! I can not tell you that may read this if you have a family history of BC in your family please stay alert. Get a mammogram. It just takes a little time.
One thing I am very scared of is Cancer. I have not experienced it in my family and wish I won’t.
Good Lord they all hit me. God bless each of these sweet souls! Cancer of any sort SUCKS out loud! The husband who said “We just held one another & told each other that we LOVE one another” That was the cord that struck me. Love knows no bounds. There is nothing that can sever the bond that love connects. Even death can not steal it away. We still stay connect to each other though love. Fight girls if you get the news . You CAN overcome !
i suuport breast cancer awearness 100%…..and the foundation
My sister-in-law had breast cancer – you can survive!