Survivor: Susan Richardson (25)

Painted during TAC third session

"One in 8"
16" x 20"
Acrylic on canvas

Susan Richardson Age 66

After having my yearly mammogram for 22 years and treating it as a "routine" process, I received the call "we need you to come back in" I had just moved to Savannah to live near my son and his family and did not have doctors established in Savannah. I prayed about the approach I should take. Should I have the follow up mammogram in Savannah or in Florida where the "suspicious" mammogram was performed? My journey began and my faith played an important part in my choices.

I was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive lobular breast cancer. I had a mastectomy and have been cancer free for 4 years this October. I decided to have my surgery in Savannah. I had a wonderful team of doctors that saved my life and I will forever be grateful. Family and friends were my cheerleaders and they continue to help me as I continue my journey as a "survivor".

I am "living my life like a song" .

"Cause I'm living on things that excite me,

I'm just trying to get by being quiet and shy,

"Quietly, quietly, quietly making noise" -JB

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