BCCR_logo
  • Get Help
    • Breast Cancer
    • Gynecologic Cancer
    • Programs & Services
    • Community Outreach
  • Give Help
    • Ways to Give
    • Our Annual Fundraisers
    • Be A Sponsor
    • Start a Fundraiser
    • Ways to Volunteer
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Careers
    • What We Do
    • Areas We Serve
    • Coalition Café
    • People
    • Newsletters
    • Lives Touched
    • Awards
  • Donate
December 10, 2020

“Lives Touched, Lives Changed”

Fran M.

My battle with breast cancer began September 2016.  At my annual physical with my gynecologist of 40 year, he detected a small irregular lump in my left breast.  After a mammogram and biopsies, I was scheduled for a mastectomy.  I also went through genetic testing for the BRCA gene, which was negative.  Surgery was successful, and I did not require chemo or radiation.  But that was not the end.

In September of 2019, at another physical with my gynecologist, he suggested I have a biopsy for uterine cancer.  I was diagnosed with Endometrial cancer, grade I.  In October, I had a complete hysterectomy.  This time, the surgeon recommended chemo and radiation.  I finished my chemo in early March and my radiation treatments late March.  The COVID crisis was not at full strength and for that I am very thankful.

In 2016, a friend of mine suggested I contact BCCR.  It was the beginning of a tremendous support group.  I started attending Friday Brown Bag meetings at BCCR, and am continuing online during the COVID crisis.  I have also participated in various lectures, gentle yoga and meditation sessions.  I see my involvement with BCCR being a life long partnership.

Related Posts

Betsy C

Breast Cancer

Betsy C

Deb H

Breast Cancer

Deb H.

Karen F

Breast Cancer

Karen F.

BCCR Map

Breast Cancer Coalition
1048 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

P (585) 473-8177
info@BreastCancerCoalition.org

Proud recipients of the 2018 ETHIE Award

Quick Links

Contact Us
Calendar of Events
Interpreters
Privacy Policy
Inclusion Statement
990 Form

Careers

Covid 19 response

BCCR Map

Breast Cancer Coalition
1048 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

P (585) 473-8177
info@BreastCancerCoalition.org

Proud recipients of the 2018 ETHIE Award

Quick Links

Contact Us
Calendar of Events
Interpreters
Privacy Policy
Inclusion Statement
990 Form

© 2021 Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester