Finding Light in Cancer’s Shadow: Krista Salerno
Krista Salerno Diagnosis: Stage 1 Breast Cancer Krista recalls quite vividly when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was on her birthday, October 12, 2018. She had surgery to remove a mass on her right breast and began chemotherapy treatments. “There’s nothing...
Finding Light in Cancer’s Shadow: Jackie Jones & Kayla Alvey
Kayla Alvey Age: 28 Diagnosis: Stage I breast cancer Jackie Jones Age: 47 Diagnosis: Stage I invasive ductal carcinoma Jackie Jones and her daughter Kayla Alvey couldn’t have imagined that they would be facing cancer together as patients. In October 2018, Jackie...
A Fitting Place to Be
Get a complimentary bra fitting at the Fit for the Cure event hosted by the Dillard’s lingerie department at Green Tree Mall, Clarksville on October 24, 10am-8pm. The purpose of the event is not only to support breast cancer research but to “empower women to feel more...
Finding Light in Cancer’s Shadow: Cortney Henry
Cortney Henry Age: 33 Diagnosis: Stage III triple negative breast cancer When Cortney Henry was diagnosed with Stage III triple negative breast cancer in 2018, she questioned her resilience. However, being a mother gave Courtney the emotional fortitude she needed to...
Finding Light in Cancer’s Shadow: Amber Ballinger
Amber Ballinger Age: 30 Diagnosis: Triple Negative Breast Cancer In January 2019, Amber had a double mastectomy and underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy, which she completed in June. Two months later, she had reconstructive breast surgery and is undergoing radiation....
