Kym Eitel Survives Breast Cancer Three Times
Kym Eitel is the ultimate survivor, having beaten cancer three times.
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April 5, 2010
Kym Eitel was hesitant to visit her doctor when she first discovered a lump under her armpit, but her husband convinced her to go for testing. When the then-38-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer, she felt completely unprepared, as she knew little about it, according to TheMorningBulletin.com.
Eitel made it through the initial rounds of treatment, and has since survived two more recurrences of the disease. She was able to maintain a positive attitude as she fought the malignancy by pursuing her passions such as horseback riding and poetry, the news source reports.
"You forget that you are supposed to be sick," Eitel, who is now 44, told the news provider. Her optimism seems to have given her the vitality and strength required to thrive despite her condition.
According to the Nation Cancer Institute, approximately 192,370 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and 40,170 will die as a result of the disease. The American Cancer Society suggests women over the age of 40 begin receiving a mammogram on an annual basis, as early detection of a growth often leads to a better prognosis.
A healthy lifestyle that incorporates a low-fat diet, exercise and refraining from smoking can also reduce one's chances of being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Those who wish to donate funds for breast cancer treatment or research can contact the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, one of the leading nonprofits working to help women thrive despite their diagnosis.
Kym Eitel was hesitant to visit her doctor when she first discovered a lump under her armpit, but her husband convinced her to go for testing. When the then-38-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer, she felt completely unprepared, as she knew little about it, according to TheMorningBulletin.com.
Eitel made it through the initial rounds of treatment, and has since survived two more recurrences of the disease. She was able to maintain a positive attitude as she fought the malignancy by pursuing her passions such as horseback riding and poetry, the news source reports.
"You forget that you are supposed to be sick," Eitel, who is now 44, told the news provider. Her optimism seems to have given her the vitality and strength required to thrive despite her condition.
According to the Nation Cancer Institute, approximately 192,370 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and 40,170 will die as a result of the disease. The American Cancer Society suggests women over the age of 40 begin receiving a mammogram on an annual basis, as early detection of a growth often leads to a better prognosis.
A healthy lifestyle that incorporates a low-fat diet, exercise and refraining from smoking can also reduce one's chances of being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Those who wish to donate funds for breast cancer treatment or research can contact the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, one of the leading nonprofits working to help women thrive despite their diagnosis.
