Breast Awareness Month has ended, but breast cancer survivors are aware of this disease every day of the month each year.
In October 2019, we featured three breast cancer survivors for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Maria Simmons, Tremaine Hawkins, and Tamela Walker.
Two of them are back with SDT to update you on their inspiring journeys.
Read on.
Maria Simmons
God continues to show favor to me. For the year 2020, every oncologist and primary care visit, cancer surgeon’s exam, gastrologist tests, and mammogram have been negative for cancer.
Besides being featured in the United Way announcement above, I travel with a southern gospel singing group called the Southlanders. I’m also employed as a teacher with the Salvation Army’s after-school Christian Holistic Education Program.
I seize every moment to share my cancer story to uplift and give others hope in each capacity.
Read Maria’s story from October 2019 by clicking here.
Tremaine Hawkins
On February 25th, 2020, I was diagnosed with a recurrence of breast cancer. This time, the cancerous tumor was in my sternum. Even worse, I found out about my cancer while my mother was having a severe stroke.
I was placed back on an intense chemo regimen along with a week of intense radiation. I recently finished chemotherapy. I am not yet declared to be in remission and waiting for a PET scan for confirmation.
Now, I have returned to work in my school district and am busy as ever with my three children. My mother is doing remarkably well. I am so grateful for all God has done for us!
Read Tremaine’s story from October 2019 by clicking here.
Tamela Walker
This past year, I completed and signed with a publisher for my first novel. I’ve also received a major promotion at my job.
As of today, my health is excellent. My most recent bone marrow biopsy was in September. My oncologist found no cancer and gave me a clean bill of health.
Now, I am focusing on getting healthier overall.
Read Tamela’s story from October 2019 by clicking here.
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