"I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and cancer in the left lymph nodes. On Oct. 21 I had a double mastectomy and the removal of a number of lymph nodes in my left arm. Fortunately, a recent full body PET scan showed the cancer had not appeared to spread.
This past Friday when I had an appointment at the Patricia J. Numann Breast Center at SUNY Upstate Medical University, the nurse said as I was leaving, “Go pick out a scarf for yourself on the carousel over there.” So I chose a colorful light blue gauzy scarf, which I thought was quite lovely. The nurse told me these scarves were donated by the Butterfly project.
I came home and found your name on the card attached to the scarf. I have been wearing the pretty scarf all weekend which has boosted my spirits, since I am still feeling quite tender and limited from the surgery and facing the beginnings of a very long winter here in the Syracuse area where I live.
Thank you so much for your good taste and thoughtfulness. The scarf is a boost and does make a difference.
-Peg