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In July 2004, I was diagnosed with a 1.7cm stage one tumor that was very aggressive. My last mammogram had been 13 months before. I was treated with dense dose chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Lance was my role model. If Lance could do it, so could I. My husband and I joined Lance and 7,000 of his closest friends for the 100-mile Ride for the Roses in October 2005 in Austin,Texas to celebrate everyone’s success So many people helped and supported me during my diagnosis and treatment. Now that I am a 3-year+ survivor, the desire to support others who are going through cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as the desire to help find a cure is an amazingly important part of my life. Being a cancer survivor is a gift, and something that should never be taken for granted. It reminds me of how wonderful life really is. In 2005, as part of my recovery, I hired a coach, Linelle Northcott. She supplied me with the tools and motivation to have my best cycling season ever – three State Championships at the track and a Bronze Medal at the State Time Trial Championships. I am a fortuante person to have a wonderful husband who has been supportive during treatment, recovery, and training. Peter has not missed a beat as far as being there whenever I needed him, or my bike(s) needed him to be ready for a ride or event. Oh, he also helped make the radiation equipment that I was treated on. See this article from the Varian Medical Systems newsletter page 1 and page 2. Check back later for the donation link as we form our team for the 2011 Livestrong Challenge Ride for the Roses. On behalf of all those whose lives are affected by cancer, and there are many of us, I thank you for your support. Sincerely,
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