Her Spotlight: Paula Loftin

SURVIVOR SPOTLIGHT

PAULA LOFTIN

How old were you when you found out you had breast cancer? 51

How did you find your cancer? I had a “pre-cancerous” condition that required surgery in June 2021. I had a follow up Mammogram and Ultrasound that did not show the cancer. It was an MRI that was done out of an abundance of caution that the cancer was discovered.

What treatments did you have and how long did that take? My cancer was stage zero. I had surgery May 24, 2022

along with 20 radiation treatments from June 21 – July 20, 2022. How long have you been cancer free? Technically, since my surgery May 24, 2022, so three months. How has cancer changed your life? For more than 25 years I have worked to fundraiser for cancer awareness. When I was diagnosed on April 8, 2022, it was difficult news to hear, but I count myself blessed that my case was early detection. I have viewed my situation optimistically knowing that God is always watching over me.

What advice would you give to others who may be dealing with their own cancer journey? Embrace your

journey. The courage it takes to share your story might be the very thing someone else needs to open their heart to hope. Did you have any books, quotes, or routines that helped you through your cancer journey? My bible is and

always will be the one book that I turn to. Jeremiah 30:17 – "I will restore you to health to you and heal you of your wounds, says the Lord." My routine was to journal my journey. Sharing publicly through social meeting and conversations was a way for me to help share for others who may be to private to do so. My favorite quote: You just can’t beat the person who won’t give up. - Babe Ruth

30 Her Magazine — October 2022