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George's Story
When my mom, Amee Beckner was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer my family’s entire world was turned upside down. This was...
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Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Tanya's Story
I was 49 years old when I found my lump. It ended up being stage 3 ductal carcinoma and HER+. I was a nervous wreck because I didn't have...
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Apr 11, 20241 min read
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Nina's Story
Breast Cancer has changed me so much. I’ve lived with Cerebral palsy all my life, then with lupus, which is hard already. When, I went...
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Apr 11, 20241 min read
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Zena's Story
In 2017 Zena went in for her scheduled mammogram. Noticing something abnormal, her healthcare professionals sent her on for an ultrasound...
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Apr 7, 20232 min read
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Jeff's Story
Hello, my fellow West Virginians! My name is Jeff Dempsey, and I am a Survivor. Today I'm here to share my story with you, hoping it will...
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Apr 1, 20232 min read
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Karen's Story
My name is Karen Williams, and I was diagnosed with Stage 2 T Breast Cancer on Christmas Eve in 2016. I had my annual mammogram the week...
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Mar 25, 20234 min read
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Sa'Quaia's Story
Hi! I’m Sa'Quaia Walker - a breast cancer survivor, wife, and mom! I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer at the age of 29, just one...
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Mar 18, 20232 min read
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Women's History Month: Misty Bennett
Misty was a Mom first and foremost, and her family always came first. She lived every day as if it were her last – with kindness,...
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Mar 15, 20231 min read
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Lauren's Story
Hi! My name is Lauren Gritt, and I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Breast Cancer at the age of 19 years old. I am BRCA 2+...
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Mar 11, 20232 min read
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Ms. Patty's Story
Ms. Patty was 70 years old when she had her first mammogram. Patty says, "When I would be among my female friends and family, they would...
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Feb 9, 20231 min read
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CHRISSY FROM CLENDENIN
Chrissy is from Clendenin. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and was being treated at CAMC in Charleston. Fortunately, she was able to...
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Feb 9, 20231 min read
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DELVIA FROM ANDERSON
WVBHI provides financial based needs assistance to those suffering from breast cancer and their families. Our program helps survivors...
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Feb 9, 20231 min read
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