Brittany Beitel has made breast cancer awareness and prevention her mission. “I want to make a difference. I don’t care if I get ONE person to do a self breast exam, if I get ONE person to think about their bodies and how important it is to listen to your own body, I will continue … More Brittany Beitel | Komen Columbus Co-Honorary Race Chair
Tara Ernske is an avid proponent of keeping up with routine breast exams. “I want all women, especially younger women, to do their monthly breast self-exams and to be sure to see a physician once a year for a breast exam.” Tara knows first-hand the importance of these exams. During her own annual checkup at … More Tara Ernske |Komen Columbus Race Co-Honorary Race Chair
If there is one thing that Amber Preston wants to impress on people, it’s that cancer does not discriminate. “The message that is broadcasted all over is about breast cancer in women 40 and over. I had no family history. Cancer does not discriminate. Our country has a skewed perception of breast cancer and who … More Amber Preston | Komen Columbus Race Co-Honorary Chair
Congratulations to our December Volunteer of the Month: Dr. Deepa Halaharvi! Dr. Halavarvi has an interesting perspective to breast cancer – as a a breast surgeon at OhioHealth she has helped many women with her professional training but as a recent breast cancer survivor she relates to her patients on emotional level because she has … More December Volunteer of the Month: Dr. Deepa Halaharvi
Dear Cancer, I have a bone to pick with you. You came into my life after I had just finished 10 years of training to become a breast surgeon. I was waiting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but instead felt like I got hit by a train. To be honest, … More Dear Cancer | Dr. Deepa Halaharvi
Dear Cancer, We have been together for over a year now. You have changed my life in ways I never knew possible. Since you came into my life, you have brought me to the highest peak of faith and the lowest valley of despair. You have restored my faith in humanity, and you have taken my relationship … More Dear Cancer | Amber’s Letter
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