Sharla H. noticed a change during a routine self-exam in December 2019, leading to a breast cancer diagnosis the following month. She began treatment, completing chemotherapy and a double mastectomy with support from the care team at Quincy Medical Group. Now in survivorship, she reflects on how the experience reshaped her perspective on life, family, and time, and what it means to move forward after cancer.
Jessica B., a mother of two, initially believed the lump she found was routine, just like a benign mass she’d had removed years earlier. This time, however, the familiar check-up led to a surprising diagnosis — triple-negative invasive breast cancer. Faced with this unexpected fight, Jessica’s focus shifted to finding a care team she could trust.
Kris’s journey through breast cancer began with a concerning discovery while on vacation, leading to a diagnosis that would challenge her physically and emotionally. Supported by her family and the compassionate team at Quincy Medical Group, Kris underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and reconstruction. Her story is one of resilience, gratitude, and healing, as she now hears the words “cancer-free” and feels like herself again.
When Katie Garrett was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 33 years old, she thought she was living the happiest time of her life. She had recently bought her first home with her fiancé, Levi, and felt everything was falling into place. But in an instant, her world changed. She shares her story and experience with her care team at Quincy Medical Group.