Honorary Chair

On February 27, 2009, I felt a lump in my breast while taking a shower. At first, I thought it was a swollen gland because I had my mammogram 6 months before. After 2-3 days and it was still there, I couldn’t get to the doctor fast enough. He had me in at the Cancer Center within days and the rest seems like a bad dream. When told I had breast cancer, I thought “surely, they are talking to someone else.” But no, it was me and I was scheduled for surgery March13, 2009. Dr. Lary was able to get it all and I started my journey of recovery. I went through 37 weeks of radiation and now go every 3 months for check ups. I am happy to say I am cancer free but there isn’t a day that goes that “it” isn’t on my mind. I encourage every woman to get yearly mammograms but to also do monthly self examinations. The Komen walk is so important to our community and the women who will benefit from proceeds raised.

Millie Bingham