Describe Your Event, Accomplishment, or Activity
Walked in the Susam G. Komen race for the cure twice in New Haven. Went on the dream vacation I always wanted to go on: a Mediterranean Cruise. Created a blog, www.battlingbreastcancerwithclass.com to help other women currently in treatment for breast cancer.
Name Your Inspiration (Person, Place or Thing)
My doctor, who saved my life when she found the lump in my breast. Dr. Ott-Young, of the Long Island Plastic Surgery Group, who actually made my breasts look better, thanks to her surgical wizardry.
Thank Someone Who Helped You
Dawn Mehos and Joe McCullagh for standing by me throughout treatment
Will You Make Other Changes? If So, What?
Lose 45 pounds to become healthier now that I am through with everything
What I Changed, Celebrated, or Accomplished
Created a blog: www.battlingbreastcancerwithclass.com. I created the blog because I was a writer and editor for 17 years in trade publications. It is a creative outlet for me.
How I Decided To Do It
I wanted to help other women currently fighting breast cancer by sharing my own experience. I wanted to make their journey a little easier. So I am currently editing all blogs and organizing them into chapters. I want to call the book, 50 ways to battle breast cancer with class.
Lessons Learned
- Do only what matters most to you. Let the other stuff go. It gives your life more purpose.
