Val
My name is Val. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer on April 28, 2006 at age 48. Treatment for me consisted of two lumpectomy surgeries and thirty doses of radiation with additional surgery to reduce scar tissue in 2008. Indy SurviveOars was brought to my attention through my work as a surgical nurse. As a wife, mother and grandmother this is important time I take for myself. It's one of many positive experiences that have come from having had cancer. I'm so lucky to have found this group of wonderful women and looking forward to many more exciting seasons.
On December 19, 2011, Val lost her courageous battle with multiple myeloma after battling the disease for over a year. Words can never express adequately the impact Val had on our team nor the magnitude of loss we all feel in the Indy SurviveOars family. Val will be missed terribly by all who had the privilege to paddle with her.
On December 19, 2011, Val lost her courageous battle with multiple myeloma after battling the disease for over a year. Words can never express adequately the impact Val had on our team nor the magnitude of loss we all feel in the Indy SurviveOars family. Val will be missed terribly by all who had the privilege to paddle with her.