This week I had the pleasure to interview Denita Watson, a member of the Clinton School family and a breast cancer survivor. I asked her how being diagnosed with breast cancer has affected her. She stated “ I had a routine mammogram and then an ultrasound when they saw something suspicious.  I was diagnosed in early September with Stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma.  I had scans that showed the cancer had not spread and then a mastectomy of the left breast. My paternal grandmother had breast cancer when she was in her 50´s. My initial reaction was shock, of course, and then my faith kicked in and I have tried, with God´s help, to have a positive outlook.  I immediately told my family, close friends and my church family about my diagnosis.  I have a wonderful support network.  My family, friends, church family, and co-workers have been awesome! So far, all that I have had is a mastectomy.  I am waiting to see if I will have to have any treatments other than hormone therapy, which will consist of a pill a day for 10 to 15 years. I am a two time survivor of breast cancer, as I had a non-invasive ductal carcinoma, stage 0, in 2008. I feel very blessed to be here and thank the Lord for His blessings. I would say to the women in the community, ¨Please, get your mammograms, and do self breast exams. Early detection is the key. To describe my journey in one word, it would be ¨Thankful¨.” I really enjoyed being able to talk with her and have the opportunity to learn more about this disease.  She is a wonderful example of the strength of women.