Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to women’s health.
That was the message Saturday during “Her Health 4 All Seasons” put on by Sentara. It’s aimed at teaching women of all ages and backgrounds about breast and gynecological health.
Several women turned out at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital to hear from cancer survivors who shared their stories of hope.
One survivor, Emily Walker, was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma on Christmas Eve nine years ago.
She was just 24 years old. It all started when she was getting out of the shower.
“I had brushed by my side and realized that I had a lump on the side of my chest,” she said.
So she met with her primary care doctor and underwent a mammogram and ultrasound.
It was actually her coworkers who administered the tests—Walker had been working for Sentara.
“Of course, you know, in your 20s, you’re trying to find your identity and make something of yourself and find who you are,” she said. “And I didn’t realize that a piece of that would be breast cancer survivor.”