Breast cancer fighters shares their stories at breast-health symposium
A number of breast cancer fighters shared their stories
during a breast-health symposium at the News-Journal Center on Saturday.
Sponsored by Halifax Health & Radiology Associates of
Daytona Beach, the half-day breast-health symposium offered a platform for
patients to share their experience, and local doctors and experts to discuss
breast-cancer issues.
Lisa Masters, who was diagnosed with breast cancer around
six years back, said, “I can't control the cancer, but I can control what I do
with it.”
Lisa said optimism and positive attitude played a crucial
role in fighting breast cancer. She said that she organized a head-shaving
party and dressed herself as if she was going to dinner party when she went for
a treatment, with the main objective of not letting the disease to dominate her
life.
She bravely added that she underwent several surgeries and
battled infection numerous times during reconstruction after a bilateral
mastectomy.
During Saturday's event, which marked the opening of Breast
Cancer Awareness Month activities, local leaders Dr. Karen Toppi and Margaret
Smith received awards for their contributions in fighting against breast
cancer.
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