Faces of a Warrior
Inspired, supported, and encouraged are not words normally associated with breast cancer. However, to shine light on such a difficult diagnosis and journey, Susan G. Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale launched the Faces of a Warrior Mentorship Program. Through this initiative, men and women are invited to share their story; from their breast cancer diagnosis to how they have thrived after it. Stories will be shared via our website, social media, eblasts, signage at event(s), as well as additional marketing pieces throughout the year.
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Jessica Lee Palmer
I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 30 years old. I remember the day, down to the second, like it was yesterday. ” Read More...
Fenee Russ
On July 10, 2015, I received a call letting me know that my biopsy results were back and that I needed to come into the doctor’s office immediately. ” Read More...
Alexandra Alexandre
I can recall a moment, where after explaining to a doctor how anxious I was about checking my breast each month, I was told, “treatment has come a long way and that if breast cancer is determined early it doesn’t have to be terminal.” Read More...
Maria Doyle
In October 2006, I went in for my annual mammogram. I didn’t feel anything abnormal, but soon after the exam, I received a call from my doctor to come in urgently. Read More...
Melissa Rojas
My journey started in October of 2013 when I felt a lump in my right breast while exercising. Being a nurse, I knew I should have it checked out. My doctor and I didn’t think much... Read More...
Ruby McCloud
On March 2012 I was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer with metastasis to the bone. Unlike most women, my journey began on August 18, 2007, when a cell phone I placed in my bosom overheated and burned my right breast. Read More...