Breast Evaluation and Treatment Program

Myrna

I came to the U.S. from the Philippines in 2004. I was in good health and had no history of breast cancer in my family. In April 2006, I noticed a lump in my breast. I did not have health insurance and hesitated getting it checked out. My husband made the initial call to the Baltimore City Cancer Program...

Dorothy

I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 46, and I am a 22 year survivor! When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, I was in shock to hear the word "cancer," because I had a mammogram every year. My lump was very small, and I didn't feel it. There were some changes in my breast, but I never though those changes were a sign of breast cancer...

Pam

It began when I received a call from the doctor telling me that I had breast cancer in my right breast. I cried and cried, because I thought I was going to die...

Robyn & Linda

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on February 3, 2006. After meeting with my oncologist, I knew I would beat it...

Gwendolyn

I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 48, and am a 19 month survivor. While being treated, I felt that I had no control over my body, but refused to let cancer control my life...

Shay

I am a 5 year breast cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer at the age of 26. I was astonished when I received the diagnosis, because I thought breast cancer was an old woman's disease...

Sarah

In 2004, when I went to have my yearly mammogram, I discovered my health insurance was cancelled. I was referred to the Baltimore City Cancer Program, where I found out that I had breast cancer...

Dawn

I was diagnosed at the age of 39. I found my lump while bathing. Breast cancer thrust me into a mindset that I call the 3P's and the 3E's: promise, persistence, perseverance and energy, empowerment, and enthusiam...

Juanita

I was diagnosed December 17, 2007. Since my diagnosis, I've really learned how to live. I give much thanks to the University of Maryland Hospital, the Breast Cancer Center and the Baltimore City Cancer Program...

Erika

Who would have guessed that at 35 I would be faced with traveling the journey of breast cancer treatment and survivorship. As a registered nurse, I take care of the sick. Being on the other side of the table is a challenge...

Lizzie

In September 2002, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I got the results of my mammogram shortly after my 59th birthday. Two weeks later, I had a second mammogram, which confirmed that I had a lump. They did a biopsy that same day, and a few days later called to tell me I had cancer...

Cassandra

In February 2009 I heard about the Baltimore City Cancer Program and their free cancer screenings. I had a Pap smear, breast exam, and mammogram in a matter of seven weeks. Not only was I diagnosed with cervical cancer, I was diagnosed with breast cancer...