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 liked the story about a sister texting her sister. I can relate
Each member of the family was an inspiration. Family is our most important support system at all times, whether they be good or bad.
I’d have to say that Tami’s daughter had the most effect on me.
The daughter story hit me the hardest. We lost my mother to lung cancer 2 years ago it is a terrible disease
Me!….I’m a BC Suvivor!….10 years now!…
I have to say all of them…the support group of family and friends who love you and are willing to stick by you through anything…I , too am a BC Suvivor and know how important that support group is to help you to keep going and keep fighting!
I relate with the husband she has had some health scares recently and I can relate and don’t want to lose her.
I would like to win this for my little niece so that her mother can fix the family healthy smoothies and such.
All of them affected me but not as much as my little niece who has survived stage IV liver cancer that had spread to her lungs
I feel that they all affected me equally because they are all fighters and believers.
The husband you can tell how much he loves her.
One of my closest friends (a young mom) got breast cancer and it’s been a hard year. Tami’s story resonates with me the most.
Tami’s path was very inspirational to me.
Don the fire fighter, You can see the affection he had towards her
My aunt survived breast cancer! She had to have a mastectomy but she survived and is living happily! 🙂
If I were to win, I would like to donate my winning to a very special friend, who is also a blogger. However, I would prefer not to mention her name at this point. I would certainly give you her name at the time of winning.
I’m sorry, but I would not be able to choose one who affected ME the most, because THEY were all so affected, each in a different way. I applaud Tami’s positive attitude that this is something they were handed, but they would deal with it together… AND BEAT IT! Go Tami!
I would like to hope I could be as strong as Tami!
Tami’s daughter had the most impact on me. Makes me think about my relationship with my mother.
Tami’s daughters affected me
Tami’s daughter affected me the most because I can relate to her about her feelings for her mom. My mom is important to me and we are close so I can’t imagine seeing my mom going through this.