Hello, my name is Sherry Brady and I am a resident of Pahrump, Nevada. I wanted to share my story with you in order to bring awareness to people about Nevada Health Centers, the great work that they do and the critical services and programs that they provide. One such program is The Mammovan Program – It Saved My Life!
I am just like your mother, sister, aunt or grandmother. At various times in our lives we all get busy and focused on taking care of others. I had noticed for quite a long time, a change in my left breast. At the time, my husband was battling leukemia and I was his caregiver. I wanted to make sure that his final days were peaceful and filled with love and care. After his passing, I knew it was time for me to focus on my own health and get a check-up. At the time, I was uninsured, but I knew I needed to follow up with a healthcare provider. Unsure of what to do, I did some research and found out about the Mammovan Program that ensures mammograms are accessible.
In September 2015, I had a mammogram on the Mammovan. The mammogram concluded that there were abnormalities and further testing was suggested. I followed up with a healthcare professional who ordered a biopsy and PET scan. Those tests determined that I had Stage 3 Triple Negative breast cancer. The surgeon said a mastectomy was necessary. I opted for a double mastectomy. A biopsy was completed after surgery and those results revealed that I was cancer free. As a precaution, I completed 27 weeks of chemotherapy. I truly believe that it is because the Mammovan Program ensured that I was able to receive a crucial mammogram screening in spite of my financial situation, that my life has been saved!
Sherry Brady, Breast Cancer Survivor
