BreastCancerAwareness

Susie Garland Adams attempted to keep a close eye on breast-cancer detection, but the disease still appeared out of nowhere. Thanks to a timely mammogram, Adams successfully combated the diagnosis over 12 years ago.

Susie Garland Adams attempted to keep a close eye on breast-cancer detection, but the disease still appeared out of nowhere. Thanks to a timely mammogram, Adams successfully combated the diagnosis over 12 years ago.

Survivors: Susie Adams

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, October 31, 2024
* Final in a 4-part series Sweetwater – In 2012, Susie Garland Adams was doing all the right things to detect breast cancer early.  At 47 years of age, she had a regular exam at Tallulah Health Clinic by Dr. Patricia Johnson. She had been for her annual checkup by her OBGYN in Asheville.

Survivors: Jane Ledbetter

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, October 24, 2024
It’s been 28 years since Jane Ledbetter received the news that she had breast cancer.  Ledbetter discovered the lump herself the previous December, after her sister Velma Bowers had been diagnosed the previous month.
Amy Rogers (left) said the support of her family helped pull her through a breast cancer diagnosis. She is pictured with her daughter Macy. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Amy Rogers (left) said the support of her family helped pull her through a breast cancer diagnosis. She is pictured with her daughter Macy. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Survivors: Amy Rogers

Latresa Phillips
Friday, October 11, 2024
* 1st in a 4-part series Tallulah – On Aug. 9, 2023, Amy and Randy Rogers began a path of twists and turns that rocked their world in such a way that they could only turn to the Lord. Rogers remembers getting the call that Randy had wrecked his truck.

‘Pinktober’ is here

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Have you ever wondered how the pink ribbon became the symbol of breast cancer? Why October is recognized as “Pinktober” and is known as the month of Breast Cancer Awareness?  It’s the time of year for pumpkins, bonfires, apple cider, corn mazes, haunted houses and hayrides.
Diagnosed in January 2011, Kay Kuhn braved her battle with breast cancer and – through her faith in God – has dispelled its return since.

Diagnosed in January 2011, Kay Kuhn braved her battle with breast cancer and – through her faith in God – has dispelled its return since.

Survivors: Kay Kuhn

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Mountain Creek – At 62, Kay Kuhn completed her yearly physical at Tallulah Health Center – which included a mammogram. She remembers the date: it was Dec. 18, 2010. The week before Christmas. Kuhn didn’t hear back from her reports and assumed everything was well.
A genetic mutation discovered years prior kept Janie Haney mentally preparing for the inevitable. But her breast-cancer diagnosis in 2010 failed to weaken her faith; rather, the battle made her stronger.

A genetic mutation discovered years prior kept Janie Haney mentally preparing for the inevitable. But her breast-cancer diagnosis in 2010 failed to weaken her faith; rather, the battle made her stronger.

Survivors: Janie Haney

Latresa Phillips
Friday, October 20, 2023
Sweetgum – Janie Haney was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 45. Even though she had experienced no symptoms, she wasn’t completely surprised with the finding that showed up on her annual mammogram: Haney’s sister Becky had been diagnosed with the same cancer in her 30’s.
Regina Webster (shown with her husband Dickey) was cancer-free when she went for a physical in November 2010. Seven months later, she began her battle with the disease. Today, Webster’s triumph is a win she heavily attributes to her faith in God.

Regina Webster (shown with her husband Dickey) was cancer-free when she went for a physical in November 2010. Seven months later, she began her battle with the disease. Today, Webster’s triumph is a win she heavily attributes to her faith in God.

Survivors: Regina Webster

Latresa Phillips
Friday, October 13, 2023
* Part 2 of a 4-part series Tallulah – Regina Webster knows who holds her future. A woman of faith, Webster was raised in a Christian home, married a Godly man and raised her four sons in church. She played the piano, helped in Vacation Bible school in the summer and led the youth choir.
Cindy Cable found out her breast cancer was contained on Valentine’s Day of this year. She volunteers to drive the van for the weekly Celebrate Recovery gathering at Sweetgum Baptist Church. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Cindy Cable found out her breast cancer was contained on Valentine’s Day of this year. She volunteers to drive the van for the weekly Celebrate Recovery gathering at Sweetgum Baptist Church. Photo by Latresa Phillips/The Graham Star

Survivors: Cindy Cable

Latresa Phillips
Thursday, October 5, 2023
  *Editor’s note: This is the debut of a 4-part series focusing on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as those who have underwent the battle – and won – share their experiences. Sweetwater – Cindy Cable is a miracle. Just ask her – she will be glad to share her story with you.