Patient Quotes

I am thankful for the exceptional health care providers we have in the RTP area of NC. Their loving and gracious care, and continuing support, are greatly appreciated.

I once read on a church marquee (soon after I was diagnosed) … “Count your blessings, not your problems.” I have tried to follow this advice through my continuing journey.

“OH, MY FRIEND, IT’S NOT WHAT THEY TAKE AWAY FROM YOU THAT COUNTS. IT’S WHAT YOU DO WITH WHAT YOU HAVE LEFT.” HUBERT HUMPHREY
DOING THE VERY BEST I CAN!

I thank my family members and those who are like family to me. The love and caring from my husband and son. Lord, I thank you for giving me a mindset of patience and courage as my faith in you worked will in my life.

My journey, my experience, my strength going through this battle of breast cancer was well worth it. I didn’t know my own strength until l had to fight. This experience has made me a better person and more aware, to focus on the “now” of life because when I faced a near-death experience such as this it made me cherish my life better. I don’t get so worked up and stressed about things that I have no control over. I am enjoying my family, a wonderful husband and five boys that have been with me and seen my struggles. It’s been 4 years – October 2013. Thankful for life and Jesus for giving me a second chance to live and always smile.

I am A.G., a 54-year-old African American who was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer,
August 2012. After receiving my diagnosis of cancer, I knew immediately that I had to fight this battle. After several doctor visits, a mammogram, x-rays and CT scans, it was decided that the best course of action was for me to have a double mastectomy. My primary care doctor, along with my oncologist, surgeon, plastic surgeon and myself came up with the best plan to treat my cancer. I went through chemotherapy, for 4 months. At the time I wanted to give up because the side effects of cancer were too much for me. I was able to continue working full time while receiving chemotherapy, most days I left work early. T had my mastectomy March 6, 2013, and was able to return to work two weeks later. After my double mastectomy, I started to receive my injections, which give me the sense of having breasts again. As of today, I am cancer free, am a breast cancer survivor. Thank you for letting me tell you my story.

I have felt nothing but positive energy from everyone I’ve encountered.

While I was still reeling from my diagnosis, I was invited to attend a make-up party. It was to be held in the same place where they would be administering the chemo.
I did reluctantly attend since they told me free samples would be given.
This “Look Good, Feel Good” class was so much fun! It was the highlight of my journey.

Despite cancer, Jesus gave me peace through it.
Jesus gives peace:
That makes no sense
That cannot be explained
That goes beyond our human mind
That only Jesus can give you

The Lord won’t put no more on me than I can bear and I know that if he brought me to it he will definitely bring me through it!

I am grateful for my medical team, family, my God and friends who smiled with me each step of the way.

Have Faith! Believe!