Hi, my name is Jane Doe and I'm 43. My life is happy and normal; I'm as busy as a bee.
I have a job and I take care of my family. But I just learned that I have cancer and it's so scary.
My whole life just got turned upside down. There are so many fears and emotions that I feel I might drown.
All the doctors and appointments and test to be ran. I just hope things will work out, I'll fight as hard as I can.
I'm so overwhelmed; I don't know where to turn. There are so many decisions and so much to learn.
Then I heard about the Tri-Cities Cancer Center today. They have everything I need and I'm going to be OK.
They have this special place called the Resource Center. The staff made me feel comfortable from the moment I entered.
They can guide you and help with whatever it may be. And the best of all, is their services are all free.
Now, I just finished chemo and I have no hair. I look in the mirror and I feel so bare.
But Diane in Support Services took me by the hand. She showed me scarves and wigs and now I feel grand.
They have hats and makeup and fun things galore. They have classes and speakers and so much more.
There are support groups, arts & crafts, facials and haircuts, you see. Diane made me feel good, just like the ole' me.
Now I'm done with my treatments, they say I'm cancer free. But I have mixed emotions; the Cancer Center is like family.
But Diane, once again, helped reassure me. That the Cancer Center will continue to support and take care of me.
With their ongoing support groups and classes for fun. I can hear other people's stories and know I'm not the only one.
Thanks Support Services for all you have done. Having cancer has made me much stronger, in the long run.
And thank you Tri-Cities Cancer Center for being there for me. You not only saved my life, but you did it with dignity.
You've provided such exceptional, quality care. You've been the answer to all of my prayers.
~ Heidi Russell