By Jackie Wesley, breast cancer survivor 6 years

My Story:

At the age of 39 on September 11, 2003 I was diagnosed with stage IIIB breast cancer. Being diagnosed was not a total surprise. I experienced my first breast lump at the age of 15, then a series of lumps at the ages of 23, 32 and diagnosed at 39.

While understanding through my faith that I one day would be diagnosed with breast cancer, each time I had a lump extracted I was prepared to hear; you have breast cancer.

My breast cancer was aggressive; it had spread into my lymph nodes and my chest cavity. Due to the fact of my series of lumpectomies I decided even before I was informed of the stage of cancer that I wanted to have a bilateral mastectomy. My decision was based on my past history. I knew I did not want to walk down the same road twice with these diseases by having a recurrence later in my life. After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, I am now living a normal healthy life.

My Play

“Living with Breast Cancer Through Christ” is an autobiography of a Breast Cancer Survivor.

The play is based on my personal story. The play is a call to action to all women and men to know how important it is to get checked / tested yearly for breast cancer, or twice a year if you have family history.

The play is emotional, funny and educational. It provides educational information about the terminology that is discussed by your physicians and it provides a close look into the life style of Christian women who was determined to not allow the battle to win the war over her life.

If you’re interested in attending the play, call 303-704-2958 for ticket information.