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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They all affected me a lot. So sad to see people dealing with this. If I had to choose one I’d pick the fireman. He seemed to sweet and kind
I would say the man with the badge
I could relate to Tami’s confidence when she called herself a trooper.
Her husband impacted me the most with his words of she changed on the outside but the inside was still the same. Well, even better. Such love and a wonderful support of Tami.
Would love to win this for my mom who has battled cancer 4 times now. The husband’s story touched me
Tony talking about his wife
luck all
I would like to win this for my daughter. We have a history of cancer in our family. Yesterday I got my results from my latest mammogram – good news, everything looks good!
Tony’s story struck me the most.It has to be one of the scariest things you can go through with a loved one. I see their love is strong and that is awesome to have someone by your side through this whole thing. I would love to win this for my co-worker. She is 57 and a breast cancer survivor. She went through so much and is still one of the most positive people I know. She truly is amazing.
I can best relate to the daughters. My mom was recently diagnosed with a major disease and I’ve been having a lot of the same thoughts/feelings.
i love the comment that her sister said she is the different between a patient and a survivor she is a survivor! #Courage Great story!
The husband’s story hits the closest to home.
I would like to win this for my grandma who is a 15 year survivor of breast cancer!!
My mom would get this. She is a breast cancer survivor.
I would say Tami. Although, I feel for all of them. My mom is a breast cancer survivor.
My mom is a breast cancer survivor I would give it to her
Tami
Her daughter, Jessica’s, affected me the most. You DO have to stay positive, you never know what will happen!
I was most touched by Tami’s daughters and the effect her diagnosis had on them, mostly because I thought of my own daughter, similar in age, and how she would feel if I were in Tami’s shoes.
Tami’s story was very inspiring. I especially loved how her husband said she did not look like the same person on the outside, but was on the inside. It is very encouraging to hear from survivors and their families 🙂