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Physician Partner) for help in navigating this new journey in
her life.
Cara’s cancer was aggressive and too large for chemother-
apy. Surgery was scheduled, and, just days after, she began
the first of eight rounds of chemo, which included the
dreaded “red devil” (Adriamycin). The chemo was followed
by six weeks of radiation.
Through it all, with careful planning, Cara was able to
live her life during this journey. Dr. Baker understood the
need to attend a graduation, to celebrate a wedding and to
simply enjoy life with her family.
The stories are many, and one leads to another
through the unique sisterhood of breast cancer survivors.
As I write these words, I’m thinking of my friends. Sybil
Blanton , who found a lump while taking a shower, has
remained steadfast and positive after hearing that she had
triple negative cancer. Unlike more common cancers,
this one does not respond to newer treatments. She has
undergone months of chemotherapy, followed by surgery.
And to make sure the cancer is gone, there were weeks of
radiation.
And Betsi Green who, after 19 cancer-free years, is
staring down
an old foe with
a different face.
Cured of the
rare Paget’s
disease, which
attacks the
nipple, she now
has “no tumor,
but a lot of loose
cells marching
to the lymph
nodes.” She
has just begun
chemo and lost
her hair. Next
are multiple
surgeries and
radiation. In all,
her treatment
will span 18 months. She’s a little anxious but always posi-
tive and surrounded in love from family and friends.
“I’m still soaring,” she said.
Betsi Green
Dr. Kari Ryan and Dr. Kristi Dillard
“Always a pleasure to be treated with respect and
professional talent. Entire office reflects a warmth that
makes each visit positive.”
“Dr. Ryan and staff are excellent.
They make you feel very comfortable
and part of their family. I also like
the use of technology and thorough
examination.”
Dr. Margarita Murphy, Dr. Brendan Murphy
& Aubrey Bauer, PA-C
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