by Debby Efurd | Jul 19, 2018 | The Second Mile
I reached a milestone this week – four years cancer free! I’m filled with incredible gratitude for the blessing of health, but I don’t want to forget that time four years ago when I found out I had breast cancer. I have always kept my yearly physical appointments on...
by Debby Efurd | Oct 10, 2016 | The Second Mile
It’s funny what you remember during difficult times of your life. Three years ago, it wasn’t the multiple surgeries or the lengthy recovery periods during my cancer diagnosis that stay with me. What I remember with clarity are the nurses who gave selflessly to make...
by Debby Efurd | May 29, 2015 | The Second Mile
One year ago today I was at the hospital getting ready for major surgery. A few weeks before I had been told I had breast cancer. The surgery was to remove the cancer and find out the extent the “Big C” had taken in my body. It was a tumultuous time....
by Debby Efurd | Aug 21, 2014 | The Second Mile
Last week I went in for my cancer reconstruction surgery. I had a lot of anticipation for this “big” surgery. I saw this step as “putting Miss Humpty Dumpty together again.” I knew the facts surrounding the surgery, but apparently hadn’t fully wrapped my hands...
by Debby Efurd | May 28, 2014 | The Second Mile
For the past four weeks I’ve lived under the possibility of having cancer, to the realization I do have cancer, to the countdown toward eradication of breast cancer. This has been a roller coaster of doctor visits, medical tests, emotional ups and downs, to a peace...
by Debby Efurd | May 27, 2014 | The Second Mile
The subject matter of this post, “Is There An A-B-C Link?” surrounds two sensitive topics. It is my sincere desire that you will not “take” offense. For over thirty years there has been prolific discussion, research and debate regarding the accuracy of an...
by Debby Efurd | May 16, 2014 | The Second Mile
My breast cancer journey continues. Since learning of my biopsy reports, I’ve been studying (a lot). There’s a lot of information out there … it gets overwhelming. Fortunately, yesterday my husband and I met with the surgeon to discuss treatment options. This is...
