“I am a community activist, philanthropist, breast cancer survivor, advocate and founder and board chair of the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund. I am also a parent, grandparent, and a doting pet owner.” ParentCommunityCancerPetFundActivistSurvivorFoundersGrandparentBreast CancerPhilanthropist Author:Thelma Jones
“I wish that I knew the importance of having a regular mammogram, as early detection offers better treatment options and a better quality of life. I ignored the warning signs of the lump underneath my right arm when I discovered it in September 2006 and didn't seek medical attention until March 2007. By then, I was experiencing a late stage of breast cancer that forever changed my life.” WishAttentionQualityForeverChangedImportanceCancerMedicalMarchSeptemberIgnoredQuality Of LifeBreast CancerChanged My Life Author:Thelma Jones
“Under normal circumstances, women go through a lot; and breast cancer compounds the situation of our daily lives. Supporting other women is paying forward and cementing part of my legacy in giving my time in helping others to either live a better life or reach their full potential.” GivingHelpingSituationCircumstancesCancerHelping OthersLegacyDaily LifeBetter LifeBreast Cancer Author:Thelma Jones
“I would tell a newly diagnosed young woman that breast cancer is a complex disease which can be frightening and confusing, and it's normal to experience these emotions, and having a good support system is important. Be an active participant in your treatment, follow your doctor's instructions and ask questions. Also, I would tell her that there have been many advances in breast cancer and women are now living much longer.” ImportantEmotionSupportCancerFrighteningYoung WomenConfusingBreast Cancer Author:Thelma Jones