Breast Cancer

"I was first diagnosed at 23. It took my breath away."

"...they did a mammogram and found breast cancer. I was shocked because I had no idea and no symptoms, no lump, nothing. So, the mammogram is what detected the breast cancer, Invasive basal carcinoma."

He pulled me into a consult room and said, “You know, there's some stuff on here, we're not really sure what it is. It might be cancer. It's just this little tiny spot. It's hard to tell.”

Heads up, Rochester! A park in Rochester is turning pink on August 19th and you are invited to the fun.

Think of 8 women that you know right now. Go ahead. Say their names. And then read this very, very carefully. 1 in 8 women in the United States will hear the words "breast cancer" in her lifetime. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

In the time it takes you to read this story, a woman in the United States will hear the news that she has breast cancer. Every 2 minutes this is happening. If you've heard those words or know someone who has, check out this free event.

I'll never forget the phone call in February when my mom said the words, "I have breast cancer"...

WARNING: Grab a Kleenex first.

Women and men are diagnosed with breast cancer every day in our community and luckily, an amazing nonprofit is ready to help those individuals through their journey; Join the Journey. Now, you have a chance to be part of that journey and help others too!

The engines are revving...and it is all for a great cause! Deer Creek Speedway is teaming up with Join the Journey for a fun night they call "Pink Out!" on Saturday, June 23rd. It's all for a great cause...supporting breast cancer survivors!