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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Kristin’s journey touched me. As a child of a cancer survivor, it really hits home the moment you hear that diagnosis. All the “what-if’s” and “what do we do’s” come crashing down and you struggle to stay upbeat and positive.
To be honest, it was the husband’s! I’m not sure why since I’m a woman and would think I would be more effected by the sister or daughters. But I just loved when he said, “she might not look the same anymore, but she’s the same person”. or something like that. I loved seeing how he stuck by her side and loved her.
I think Tony stuck with me
I relate to the daughters since my mother died from a disease. Not cancer, but a similar experience. If I won, I would give it to my mother-in-law, a 7 year survivor.
Tony’s story
Tony was phenomenal with his strength. That is almost exactly what my grandfather told my grandmother, that she was still as beautiful as the day they met.
The husband’s, just bc I don’t have kids yet so it was easiest to relate to him.
The husband. I know my guy would be there no matter what. He wouldn’t care that I different than before just like the guy in the video.
her husband because he just supported and loves her so much
Tony reminds me of just how my husband would be. Standing by my side, knowing we would get through anything together.
So many of the speakers were inspiring in their description of Tami from her friends to her husband to her daughters … but I think the daughters were the ones that stood out.
The daughters were the most “vocal” in sharing how she was and is their strength – Cancer is NOT a death sentence. It’s Cancer not death. I think was the thing that the one daughter said (somewhat translated) that was the one thing that really rang true to me. I’ve seen both sides of it and hope that one day it will ONLY have one side … Cancer does NOT mean Death. That’s my hope.
I would like to win this for mom cause she use to have breast cancer but they caught it early so now she is on a certain diet and this would be awesome.
I would have to say tony because as a man I can relate to him .
I liked Tony..it was beautiful
The husband. Almost everyone knows someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. It is a hard battle I hope I never face. GOD BLESS those who have cancer.
Win for my mother in law, she is currently living with us. She is fighting breast cancer. She is a strong and determined woman, who doesn’t give up.
Tammy’s daughters were the ones who stayed with me the most.
I would have to say Tony. I liked that he said that even though she looked different she was still the same person.
My uncle had lung cancer and my great grandmother had uterine cancer. I really believe if my great grandmother had gotten help earlier she may have lived. Unfortunately both of them are now gone. I would like this for me so I can make healthier foods. I still think that I should be able to enter this contest.
The husbands story really struck a chord with me