Janie Fawcett
Username
flamingogirl53City
Mobile
State
AL
Occupation
Hair Stylist
Hobbies
Dancing, knitting, art
Favorite Books
all types
Proudest Moment
the births of my 3 children
Where I look for inspiration
In others who are taking the journey or have completed the journey
LIFE "ON THE OTHER SIDE OF CANCER"
I am a
Recently-Diagnosed Survivor
Age at Diagnosis
53
Diagnosed
March 2007
Biggest Fear When Diagnosed
That I would die, and that being a single woman that I would not be able to work and support myself. That I would not be able to date and no man would want me.
How did you overcome that fear?
First by talking to survivors...having a great support team and meeting a man who is a cancer survivor.
What got you through your cancer experience?
The support of people that I work with. They are the ones who helped me make the decision to seek treatment. They have also helped by putting together a fund raiser to help me with some of my medical bills. They are the ones who take me to my dr visits and treatment. Also meeting a wonderful man who knows what it is to have cancer and supports me and likes me for the way I am.
What advice would you like to pass on to others?
Get a positive support team. Talk to survivors. Have a mantra and repeat it to yourself each time you feel down. And its ok to feel all the feelings that you have, you have the right to those feelings. Know that you are beautiful and strong!
What was the most important lesson you learned?
That I am alot stronger than I thought I was and that there is so much love and support from people that you least expect it from. And that I am beautiful and to live in the moment.
What would you like to tell other women who are either newly diagnosed or too afraid to seek treatment?
The sooner you start treatment the sooner you will be a survivor! The time does fly by. Treatment has come so far in the recent years and the Dr's know how to cure you. I was not going to get treatment becuase my ex husband told me I was going to die if I received chemo...he was wrong! I almost didn't and now I am so thankful I work with women that refused to let me go another day without treatment. They saved my life.
Best advice given to me by a Survivor
That you will make it through all of it...that a diagnosis of breast cancer is not a death sentence. You will have bad days, but you will have great days also. Most of all, it gives you a greater capacity to love and be loved. You will meet and know and love so many caring people through your journey. Hugs and Prayers to you all.
