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I met with Dr Duhaime and instantly knew she was who
I needed on my side. ��e talked, cried, and prayed. ��hen
you’re sitting there not knowing if tomorrow is going to be
a tomorrow, it’s reassuring to know that not only is your
prayer going to be heard, but that hers is too.”
Carla has now ��nished her radiation treatments and is
more inspired than ever to help other women through their
breast cancer journeys.
����hen I walked into Hamilton Cancer Institute for my
��rst radiation treatment, I met a woman in the lobby who
seemed to be more fearful than I considered myself to
be at that point. “I prayed with her that day and the days
to follow. I never want anyone to feel alone during this
dif��cult time.”
“There is survivorship in every journey–especially cancer.
Through every step, every treatment– we all need that
support. The staff at Hamilton Cancer Institute showed me
that I didn’t have to go on this journey alone. That gave me
hope and peace and allowed me to be me. ��e all need that!”
“The day that changed my life forever began with a self
breast exam,” says Carla Howard. “I felt a pea size lump, so
I scheduled an appointment for a mammogram. My fears
were con��rmed. The mammogram revealed that there was
a mass in my breast and I was referred for a biopsy. I was
soon told that I had stage one breast cancer.”
Carla was fearful and unsure of her next steps. In an effort
to try to protect her family and friends, she chose to keep
her breast cancer diagnosis to herself until shortly before
her surgery. “In reality, I was sel��sh to not include my loved
ones. Their support and love is what allowed me to face
this journey head on. A lot of tears, fears, and prayers were
shared. Thankfully, they were shared together.”
“��hen I contacted Hamilton Cancer Institute I was
immediately put at ease by the compassionate staff.
Peeples Cancer Institute
Opening Fall 2019
Hamilton Cancer Institute
706.272.6060
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