Breast Cancer Patient Stories
Below, two PAMF breast cancer patients they share their experiences and stories with others living with cancer -- to inform, support, inspire and help navigate the journey of cancer survivorship. In addition to being patients, both women are active members of PAMF's Patient-Focused Cancer Committee -- where they continue to contribute valuable ideas and helped establish PAMF's wellness and survivorship programs.
Susie Brain
I was first invited to join the Patient-Focused Cancer Care Committee in 2007 by Kingsley Jack, who is also a survivor and one of the first patients on the committee. From the beginning, I found this to be a very welcoming group and a visionary experience. I'd been doing a lot of advocacy work for breast cancer survivors in the local community, and this was a natural extension of this activity.
Read Susie's story.
Kingsley Jack
The most shocking news I ever received was my breast cancer diagnosis. Almost as shocking was the realization that I was not in control of its recurrence. The emotional journey that followed treatment was a lot tougher than I expected, and I am constantly adjusting to what I call my "new normal." It's a wholly transformed physical and emotional presence. There's no doubt about it - breast cancer changes a person!
Read Kingsley's story.