“Cancer may cause pain, it may shock you, it may even make you face your mortality, but it can never take your spirit away.” - Dr. Pamela Munster, survivor and a pioneer in the field of Breast Cancer research
Dr. Pamela Munster
Professor, Department of Medicine (Hematology/Oncology), UCSF; Director, Early Phase Clinical Trials Unit and Leader, Developmental Therapeutics Program, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA
No one is ever ready to have breast cancer, certainly not someone as busy as I am. I have been a breast cancer expert for many years. I have devoted my research to finding better treatment for breast cancer patients and I am utterly passionate about my work. I am a daughter, a mother, a mentor and friend. I am a woman and love life. I have much to accomplish. Cancer cannot take any of this away from me. Like everybody, I was shocked, I was vulnerable, I felt alone and then I learnt. I was not alone, there are many along my side for me, with me, with care, laughter, and friendship. I carry a faulty gene that gives me a high risk of breast cancer and other cancers. So I am willing to take on the fight and be proactive. Every moment counts, I make it last, I cannot afford to waste precious time. Breast cancer is common, it can
happen to anyone. It happened to me. It can happen to you. Breast cancer is treatable. Let’s find it early. Detection of breast cancer has much improved, most cancers now can be found early. Those who will need surgery, will have many options with good cosmetic results. The treatments for breast cancer are very effective and tolerable. Every year now, there are many more survivors of breast cancer than victims of it. Cancer may cause pain, it may shock you, it may even make you face your mortality, but it can never take your spirit away. Lets join hands in conquering this cancer. Find it early, treat it and put it behind us. Together we Rise above, Take charge, Think Pink.