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April 30, 2010

In 2002, Michelle Lynch was diagnosed with stage 3 head and neck cancer. Though her prognosis was not positive, this year she will walk in the annual Relay for Life for the fifth time.

Lynch had a grueling treatment and recovery process, but somehow maintained her will to live.

The survivor underwent a radical neck dissection in which the doctors removed over 50 lymph nodes and biopsied sections of her throat, mouth and sinuses. Lynch then endured 37 painful radiation treatments, according to the PressAndGuide.com.

"I know I need to do something about cancer so that my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren won’t have to go through what I went through," she told the news source. "I believe God puts people in front of you for a reason. I will be the voice of those who have passed, and of those who are yet to be born."

Now, the inspirational 65-year-old is free from cancer and lending her time and energy to the event, which raises money to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS).

The ACS works to benefit victims of cancer as well as survivors and supporters. The organizations suggests that Americans treat April as a month to recommit to maintaining a healthy lifestyle by making a point of eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and exercising at least five days a week.

Those who have been diagnosed with cancer can turn to the organization for resources and support.

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