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 love this for my friend who has been through so many struggles in her life with her journey to survivorship. She is a true hero I my eyes
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I was touched by all the stories. I know a few survivors. I have to give these people a lot of credit, They have so many inspiring stories
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It is very touching hearing her talk about how strong her mom is. Reminds each of us moms that we need to be stronger
My greatuncle actually died of breast cancer – people forget that this is not a gender specific illness – and, instead of a honeymoon, my cousin had a double mastectomy. I don’t think I know anyone who hasn’t been affected in some way by this horrible disease.
Tony her husband because, I can’t imagine telling my husband something like that. It would be devastating.
My mother had a mastectomy in 1980 and she is still alive and well at 72. Love her so much, she showed true strength and determination.
I would take the paths that her daughter took that looked at her mom as a cancer survivor, not a cancer patient and know that it is not a death sentence. My mother is a breast cancer survivor, so I know.
That’s a tough call! Tami is such a beautiful, brave and strong woman…a real fighter & survivor! My heart went out to Tony…he loves her so much and is trying to be strong! God Bless them all!
I would like to win this for my cousin who is currently very sick from this horrible disease. She is a fighter and giving it her all to win the battle.
I liked how positive Tami was toward the end when she first learned of her diagnosis.
The sister affected me. I have a sister and she was going through this I would be heartbroken.
The husband’s path is the one that i can relate to the most. as a wife i would want to fix it for my husband and it would be so hard to know that i can’t do anything to fix it.
My aunt is a breast cancer survivor and she is my inspiration, thank you for sharing this story.
I watched Tami’s story twice because I wanted to hear the facility name again. St. Agnes will be googled now. Great to have family, friends and doctors to help beat cancer.
The sister made me cry. I have a sister who is my hero, my rock.
The one that affected me the most was the Sister, I have an older sister who I am very close to and if I ever lost her I would be devestated.
The daughter Kristens story affected me most because I lost my Mom to cancer when I was 24 and I know that scary helpless feeling when finding out your Mother and best friend has cancer.
I am entering for myself as a survivor. I just completed my third year of remission.
I am a 4x cancer survivor myself & I can acknowledge first hand what Tami, her family & friends are going through. The emotions run strong & deep and change from moment to moment. No two days in the life of a cancer patient are the same. You take each day as it comes & face the enemy and fight the battle however you have to fight it – in the moment. The person in the video who affected me the most was Tami’s sister She just touched my heart. My own sister was there for me in my battle. No one walks alone. Support helps win the war on cancer. Bless you Tami!
I would love to have one of these. Mine shorted out recently.