I promise

"I promise, Suzy... Even if it takes the rest of my life." -Nancy G. Brinker, Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

What is TNBC

WHAT IS TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER?

Just in recent years, Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) has sparked interest in the news where instead of calling the tumor as ER-negative, PR-negative, and HER2-negative; researchers began using the shorthand term, "Triple Negative," dubbed the "new type" of breast cancer. Being Triple Negative, you don't have a targeted therapy and your only treatment option is chemotherapy.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer is seen in about 15% of all breast cancers. TNBC is a very aggressive cancer that tends to strike younger women, pre-menopause, especially among African-American women and women who have BRCA1 mutations. The tumor tends to be fast growing and is less likely to show up on an annual mammogram. TNBC is more likely to metastasis early on; has a high rate of recurrence in the first 2-3 years from diagnosis and has a poorer prognosis than other types of breast cancer due to lack of specific, targeted treatment for TNBC.

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Lucas County Relay for Life 2017

A cold day on May 19, 2017 but that did not stop us Victory Gals from going out and support our local Relay for Life at Maumee High School.

Finishing the fight! with Penny and Carol

Supporting Cancer Research Funding

Shout out to The Victory gals!
Carol and Melissa

Carol and Melissa with the Armadillo 

Thank you The Victory Center!

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Detroit Tigers Pink Out the Park 2017

Pink sisters Melissa and Lynnette
Thank you Lynnette for this invite to be one of your guests to Detroit Tigers Pink out the Park on May 17, 2017.   I really enjoyed your company and the breast cancer awareness experience that came along with the game.  Lynnette and I belong to the same support group in my area and have met up at many awareness events over the years.  
Always a true Tigers fan since I was a kid and always wanted my pic with Detroit Tigers mascot, Paws... 
Here's the photos!







PAWS!

PAWS, I love this tiger!

Finally got my pic taken with Paws and in pink!

Pink sisters Pam, Lynnette and Melissa with Paws

Us survivors on the infield being honored

Selfie with the Orioles boys!

Detroit welcomes the Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles lovin the pink sisters

A lot of pink cheering for the Detroit Tigers!

Pink sisters Melissa, Pam and Lynnette

Bobbleheads!

Bobbleheads!

Pink out the Park, just beautiful!

Sunday, May 7, 2017

U of M, Ann Arbor Breast Cancer Summit 2017

The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) was invited by University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center to have an informational vender table at their Breast Cancer Summit in Ann Arbor, MI. on May 6, 2017.  Maureen and I represented YSC at this event telling young women about support services and resources that YSC offers. 

U of M Breast Cancer Summit

Young Survival Coalition State Leaders
Breast cancer survivors
Melissa and Maureen

Maureen talking about YSC 

Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Survivors, Melissa and Tresse

Cancer research panel discussion

Monday, May 1, 2017

Komen Ladies Night Out 2017

April 30, 2017, supporting Komen of Northwest Ohio at Ladies Night Out at The Appliance Center for fun and fundraising. A night of food tastings, a fashion show and many raffles brings Northwest Ohio area women together to benefit the fight against breast cancer.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer sisters, Melissa and Deb K.

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