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Category Archives: Women’s Health

Katie Coffey: My Life Has Forever Changed

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. When I was 40 years old, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and […]

Karie Clapham: The Lessons I've Learned Have Been a Blessing

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. Karie Clapham never imaged she would be dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis […]

Joyce Shull: Proud to Walk as a Breast Cancer Survivor

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. Thirty-four years after receiving a devastating breast cancer diagnosis, Joyce Shull is thrilled […]

Ginny Urbanek: I'm So Happy to be a Survivor

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. My name is Ginny Urbanek and I would like to share a brief story […]

Ginger Eubank: I Continue My Fight Everyday

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. It was cold and rainy that March day when I was told I […]

Pregnancy and the Glucose Test

It seems that the glucose screening visit is the least favorite visit for most of my pregnant patients. Women often start their prenatal care dreading the glucose screening appointment. Some have heard stories from their girlfriends about how the drink tastes awful, others have a friend who had a bad “reaction” to the sugar and […]

Gina Seibert – I'm a Firm Believer in Mammograms

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Know the Facts: Breast Cancer

What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. The damaged cells can invade surrounding tissue, but with early detection and treatment, most people continue a normal life.

Carol Techau: It's More Than Survival

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer.

Gina Fox: I Have Hope. I See the Big Picture.

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. They are not words you ever want to hear… “I’m sorry, you have […]