Marsha Hulsebus’ story

” “THE CALL” came from the doctor that I actually had two types of cancer; lobular carcinoma and ductal carcinoma.  One fast growing and one slow growing.”

My name is Marsha Hulsebus and I am a 68 year old widow with 3 children and 9 grandchildren.

My cancer story starts with a routine physical in December of 2003 with the doctor telling me there was something suspicious in the left breast.  I had done my own breast exams and never felt anything.  Even after the diagnosis, I still could not feel it.  That’s why it’s so important to get those mammograms done because early detection is the key to survival!  After a lumpectomy in January of 2004, “THE CALL” came from the doctor that I actually had two types of cancer; lobular carcinoma and ductal carcinoma.  One fast-growing and one slow-growing.

Valorie Perry’s story

Valorie: “I learned through all of this is that you must never let cancer win.  Always fight!”

My name is Valorie, age 51, a three-time cancer survivor and this is my story…

In July 1999, after a routine physical with blood work, I was devastated to learn I had a very rare form of cancer that usually affects men over age 60.  Yes, and there is no cure.  Multiple Myeloma, which is a form of leukemia (blood cancer). I was told to get all my affairs in order as I would not live to see Christmas.  I did do just that, but then Christmas came and went.  After a long bout of chemo therapy and many, many blood transfusions (using my own processed blood), I seemed to be getting better. I lost all my hair, was sick as a dog, lost a lot of weight but always stayed positive. I remained on a waiting list for a bone marrow transplant, but with having the rarest blood of all, my chances were slim.  I have been in remission now with no additional treatments needed for 11 years.

Then in 2001,