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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If this is just for a breast cancer survivor, then I will let you choose since I don’t know anyone close to me that would use it (Both of my aunts are survivors but one is in a nursing home now and the other I’m not even sure where she is at). If it is for cancer in general, we have a family friend that is still going through chemo for colon cancer and I know she would love this since she cooks and bakes a lot!
Her daughters because you can tell they have a really close relationship!
I would say the husband because you can see the pain in his face…but how can you discount the mother who goes through it every second
When she talked about the lump, the treatments, the double masectomy and chemo and how she stayed postive. That was impressive. Most people would be overwhelmed but she is a fighter.
I would like to win this for my sister in law.
Kristen, the daughter really effected me. I can really relate to her. We had lost my mother in law to breast cancer a few years ago and I can really relate to how the daughters felt.
The mom with breast cancer couldnt be more relateable to my mother-in-law.
My aunt/godmother is a breast cancer survivor. She is so deserving of this. She has been my rock for so many years and I love her dearly!
I would have to say her daughters because that is such a close bond that mom’s & daughters share
I would love to win this giveaway for my sister and gift it to her at Christmas. Her health habits and lifestyle have changed dramatically and she could really use this work horse in her kitchen! Thank you for the opportunity! 🙂
The person’s path that affected me the most is Traci, Tami’s sister because I’ve been on this path myself with my own sister. My sister also is a survivor. However, breast cancer claimed my grandmother. My family are huge advocates for this cause. Thank you for sharing this. 🙂
I’ve always wanted one of these 🙂
I can’t choose just one path, whenever I see things like this I understand how differently it affects everyone in your life. At 25 years old I was told I had cervical cancer while being pregnant with my 3rd child. I instantly thought I was going to die. I loved how her daughter said that cancer doesn’t automatically mean you’re gonna die, that was my biggest hurdle to overcome to think positive even when everything is coming at you negative.
I would love to win this for the breast cancer survivor in my life – my Momma! She had breast cancer at the tender age of 22. Now she is 70 years old and living a good life!
I relate to Tami’s daughters as my mother is a breast cancer survivor. When the daughters talked about it, I understood everything they said.
The sister’s story affected me the most. The line “She’s my hero …”
I would say Tami & Tony story so touching story show how strong a person can be deal with cancer . My Cousin was a fighter yet breast cancer got her in the end thou. Just say if a woman already gone thru menopause have a better chance of surviving breast cancer I know my great aunt had in her 60’s lived too be 97.
Kristin’s story affected me the most.
I would like to win it for my mom. She has had 2 different bouts of Breast cancer and is still going strong.
The persons path that affected me most was Tami Scovitch.