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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Tami’s husband along with the others was very supporting .
So many strong women! Tami’s story really touched me, but they were all wonderful to watch.
Nice giveaway
This is a moving story with all the others added in. There is nothing funny about breast cancer.
I want to win it for my cousin who is a survivor.
This is a beautiful video with family & friends. Her daughter said you have to be positive & stay positive. Her face radiated positive as well.
I want to win this for my mom who is a survivor and she would really like to have this.
Kristin’s path was very touching to me and made my eyes water.
I had my own cancer scare about a month ago, and it really does put things in perspective.
My boyfriends mother is a survivor and I admire her so much for everything she went though and how strong she is through it all.
Jessicas story was touching, but they all are too. My mom is a cancer survivor.
I was touched by all the stories. I have 7 close friends that have had breast cancer and beat it, with another that is fighting a hard battle against breast cancer. Also, had family members that have died from various other cancers. Praying everyday for all people fighting all types of cancer.
I would like to win this for a friend of my husbands. We have known her years and she is in the middle of the fight. If I win this it will be for her.
The person that affected me most was the sister. I cannot imagine having to go thru this with my sister. Even though my sister and I don’t see a lot of each other, she is my big sister and I love her more than she knows.
What a wonderful message and I enjoyed reading it. Learn something new everyday.
Tony the husband was very powerful to watch he was so true with his emotions. Reminded me a lot of my uncle and the level of support he provided my aunt.
I really want one of these!
:::tears/so brave … The Sister affected me the most because I have a younger and older sister that both spent many hours ‘tanning’ in the direct sunlight. Now that we all three are older, when one calls another, it’s always a question on the back of my mind, ‘how is your health’ any bumps/lumps, sick at all, etc. There would be an un-fillable void if we all could not be there for each other ’till we’re white-haired and wrinkled. Oh, and that’s sooner than I think, pluck, pluck! #OneJourney
I like Tami talking about how strong her mom is
they were all touching but Tami’s store resonated with me the most
Kathryn C