BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
WHAT KEPT YOU GOING THROUGHOUT
THE PROCESS?
During the process of going through cancer I was in a
very comfortable state of denial. It was easier to pretend
like it was not happening rather than talk about it with anyone or complain about anything. Especially given that I
had the “good kind of cancer,” compared to others around
me. So I am not sure that I went about the whole ordeal
in the best way. It was really after I had beat cancer that
I am most proud of my accomplishments. I really threw
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my heart and soul into giving back to those who gave to
me, like Susan G Komen. I wanted to make a difference. I
wanted to be successful in this life so I really worked hard
to pursue my passion of design.
HAS THIS HAD ANY EFFECT ON THE
WAY YOU RELATE TO OTHER
WOMEN TODAY?
I have always related to women well (wink wink) but after going through breast cancer, it has broadened my