ERLENE YARBRAY
FAMILY: Husband, Gerald Yarbray; two daughters, Tonya Roberts and Shanika Turner; one stepson, Gerald Yarbray Jr.; three grandsons, Trey Roberts, 6; Jayven Roberts, 3; and Jordan Lampkin, 18 months
OCCUPATION: Retired sales associate
DIAGNOSED: June 1, 2000
WHAT HELPED: My faith; prayers from church members, family and friends; and staying positive.
OUTLOOK: I have been cancer-free for eight years.
ADVICE: Put God first and let your faith work for you. Always have a positive attitude even if you are having a bad day. Turn it over to the Lord and he will work it out.
PERSONAL: I have a strong family history of breast cancer -- my mother, grandmother, sister, aunts; most of the women in my family got cancer before age 40. As I got older and I passed 40, I thought that maybe it had skipped me. I found my lump while doing my monthly breast exam, two months before I turned 49. I had just had a mammogram two weeks before that showed everything was normal.
SHANIKA TURNER
FAMILY: Son, Jordan, 18 months
OCCUPATION: Sterilization tech, Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
DIAGNOSED: Oct. 10, 2007
WHAT HELPED: My faith in God and my family. My son was only 6 months old at the time, and I knew I had to get through this for him. Knowing that my mother was a breast cancer survivor gave me the support I needed. My sister, Tonya, took care of my son when I couldn't. I also couldn't have made it through without my friends, co-workers and my employer, and an excellent team of doctors.
OUTLOOK: Good! I have gone through chemo, a double mastectomy and radiation. I will have reconstruction surgery in the near future.
ADVICE: Put God first. Stay positive! Humor helps as well. Let others help you even if you feel like you don't need any help.
PERSONAL: I always knew this could happen to me because of my family history, but I never imagined it would happen at age 29. If you find a lump -- no matter your age -- get it checked as soon as possible.
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Comments
Yearly mammograms have now been shown to increase breast cancer by 35%. The good news is that thermography is coming to this area soon. It is non-invasive with no radiation and can find tumors 10 years sooner than a mammogram. The thermography not only shows the tumor but shows the possible source. Then you can treat the source or treat the result of the source whichever you choose. Sometimes you may need to treat both but for sure treat the source to avoid future problems.
Here is what I don't understand... here is a wonderful article with some wonderful advice and not one Jessus freak spouting off with any comments. Yet... go to any other article about almost anything and they line up to preach preach preach blah blah blah to anyone and everyone who eyeballs the page.
Her daith has healed her and made her whole. He(Jesus) was wounded for her transgressions and bruised for her iniquities. The chastisement of her peace was upon hin and BY HIS (JESUS) STRIPES, SHE IS HEALED. Jesus is soon to come and instead of speaking death on someone, let's speak life. This woman has said it all. Why would anyone else bring in condemnation by making negative comments? This story is a living testimony. God let death work in her so that life can work in others. God Bless! Continue to let the oracles of God through his holy spirit speak through you and God's healing powers are manifested in your body daily.
her FAITH not daith. The devil don't care how he uses us. May God be with all of you and cause his face to shine upon you!
Erlene and her daughters are my friends; I known her (Erlene) for many years. I remember when her mother passed away from breast cancer; we were all young girls. Erlene is a wonderful, virtuous woman and as sweet as she can be. I know she lives by faith...and God brought her through this because of her faith in HIM.
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