Dear Friends,
You may have already guessed but the answer to this question is ME! As many of you know, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April of 2006 and underwent a double mastectomy followed by reconstruction in the months to follow. Two and one half years later, I am still here to tell you about it and continue to be cancer free! October is breast cancer awareness month and as a survivor of this disease, I can't tell you how important this is! My cancer was found extremely early on a mammogram. I know they aren't the most pleasant things to have done but it could save your life like it did mine.
Now what does this have to do with organizing Not a lot to be honest. But, in celebration of my victory over this disease and the victory of thousands of others, I am offering a 40% organizing discount during the month of October to all breast cancer survivors! You may not be a survivor but chances are you know someone who is. Why not pass this on to someone you know who can benefit from this fabulous discount
I also wanted to take a moment to list some amazing resources that could be helpful to you or someone you know who is facing this disease.
www.empowher.comThis national website featuring women's health issues is filled with health news, a video encyclopedia of more than 2,000 conditions, a medical dictionary, forums and blogs.
www.happilyeverafterleague.orgTheir mission is to nurture, facilitate and provide support services to mothers diagnosed with cancer living with at least one dependent child.
www.rachellhall.com/go/page.phppage=BtG_FoundationBridging the Gap Foundation is an organization created to educate, empower and assist women with their rights, choices and options before, during and after breast cancer.
http://www.shc.org/content.asplnavid=66The Virginia G. Piper Center provides care and guidance for all cancer patients and their families by offering the services of a cancer care coordinator, an oncology-trained nurse who guides patients through cancer care and treatments.
I'd also like to thank my medical team for doing such a fabulous job. I recommend all of them to anyone going through this experience.
Dr. Elena Sibley (surgeon) (480) 947-7401
Dr. Barry Fernando (plastic surgeon) (602) 956-3596
Dr. Hood Franks (oncologist) (602) 248-0311
* A special thanks to Paul Sebring
www.sebringphotography.com for donating the survivor photo.
Sincerely,
Susan Stewart
Perfectly Placed
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