Nuestras Historias

Sylvia Beilstein – I know that being a survivor also means that I am a good candidate to get cancer again. However, I am confident that I would overcome it again.

2004 Story

Sylvia Beilstein – My hopes for the near future are that there will be a cure for all types of cancer. I will also try to help others continue to obtain free mammograms.

Where is she now?

Maria Huerta – I broke down when I looked in the mirror for the first time, but I thought, if I don’t accept myself, who will?

2004 Story

Maria Huerta – [Nuestras Historias] changed my life…it brought a special closeness for my family all over again. The experience I felt is priceless to read testimonies from other woman (my sisters for life), knowing I am not alone.

Where is she now?

Aurora Guajardo – Our bodies are the temples of the souls that were given to us by God. We have an obligation to take care of them.

2004 Story

Aurora Guajardo – To survive, we must be proactive about our health and find any malignancies or tumors at their earliest stages when there’s more treatment and cure opportunities.

Where is she now?

Gloria Diaz – I thank God every day for giving me a second chance to live life to its fullest. May God bless each and every one who is going through this same experience.

2004 Story

Gloria Diaz – The book impacted my life by reminding me how grateful I was to conquer this battle and made me live life to the fullest every day since then.

Where is she now?

Bea Vasquez – My advice is to trust in the Lord and modern medicine, and never accept the word cancer in your life. We have endured the test, the pain, and have joined the club of survivors.

2004 Story

Bea Vasquez – I have no challenges. I do not entertain cancer or any other illness. I trust in God’s will.

Where is she now?

Irene Maldonado – Throughout it all, I knew I was exactly where God intended me to be. I was very much aware that all of my angels were there to help me.

2004 Story

Irene Maldonado – Everyone’s cancer is different. Don’t make everyone’s story your own. Stay focused and try to concentrate on your next appointment only.

Where is she now?

Joan Trevino Lawhorn – We can freeze and let the disease consume us, or we can fight. My choice was to fight.

2004 Story

Joan Trevino Lawhorn – Cancer was a gift. It reinforced my faith. It has allowed me, in many ways, to reach out to other women and men and share my story of survivorship.

Where is she now?

Monica Uribe Nanez – My 7-year-old daughter Brianna told a grieving relative, ‘Why are you crying? Dios es grande.’ That became our battle cry.

2004 Story

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Yolanda Molina – To me, heroes are those who fight without training against an enemy they cannot see.

2004 Story

Yolanda Molina – Becoming a survivor gives you a new perspective on life…the things I do in life now is because they make me happy, I enjoy the challenge, the outcome and amazing myself and others. I’m not scared to try or make things.

Where is she now?

Tanya Enriquez – I made a promise that I would do everything to make young women aware of this disease and the importance of early detection.

2004 Story

Tanya Enriquez – Remember this is a fight for YOUR life: fight hard and smart. And remember, this hurdle is temporary and you WILL come out stronger in the end and a NEW and better YOU.

Where is she now?

Tammy Ruiz – My husband and six children were my strength. There was always someone to love, accompany, and encourage me.

2004 Story

Tammy Ruiz – I was truly was scared…until I started learning about “cancer” and its treatment, surgeries, and the awesome help by medical professionals and volunteers at the CTRC.

Where is she now?

Sylvia Fernández – The past is history, the future is a mystery. All we have is the present, which is a gift from the Creator.

2004 Story

Sylvia Fernández – Although we are never ready for a cancer diagnosis and the subsequent treatment…to me it was a gift that continues to give me opportunities to reach out to newly diagnosed patients and give them hope.

Where is she now?

Meg Reyes – I am a wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, but most of all I am a survivor.Meg Reyes – Reading the stories of other [Nuestras Historias] survivors aided me in realizing we all experience our challenges differently, but are affected by the same cancer which bonded us together.

2004 Story

Meg Reyes – Reading the stories of other [Nuestras Historias] survivors aided me in realizing we all experience our challenges differently, but are affected by the same cancer which bonded us together.

Where is she now?

Mary González – Be assertive about your health care. Know your body. Rely on your family and faith. And stay positive

2004 Story

Mary González – Survivorship means that I have been able to see my children grow up; I’ve been given the opportunity to enjoy my grandchildren, the chance to grow old with my loving husband. I am living a full and healthy life!

Where is she now?

Lucila Mendoza – I felt God’s hand at all times and I can’t stop thanking Him, my family, my friends, and the doctors

2004 Story

Lucila Mendoza – I started a small business, have been a strong supporter of my daughter’s professional career, purchased my house, saw my son get married—now I am going to be a grandmother.

Where is she now?

Julie La Fuente Louviere – This thing called cancer was not going to take me down…I wore a T-shirt that my niece gave me that said, ‘I’m Too Sexy for My Hair.

2004 Story

Julie La Fuente Louviere – Survivorship means I am able to wake up every morning and be a wife to my husband, a mom to my girls, now a Glam’ma to my grandson, and loving aunt and sister…and never take life’s moments for granted.

Where is she now?