God Winks, Ringing Bells, and The Rose: Nancy and Shelley’s Shared Journey as Honorees at the Everything’s Coming Up Roses Luncheon

Nancy and Shelley didn’t plan to share a breast cancer story, much less two very different diagnoses, eight years apart. One faced stage zero DCIS at 41 after pushing for a 3D mammogram; the other walked into an annual screening, felt no lump, and still heard “stage two HER2‑positive.” In this conversation, we talk about what happens when two pragmatic, organized women lean on faith, friendship, and their networks to move fast on treatment—then turn around and use their experience to champion The Rose and the women who rely on us for access to mammograms, diagnostics, and compassionate care.
How Faith, Community, and Early Detection Make a Difference in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Nancy Strohmer shares her story about beating Stage 2 breast cancer, caught during an annual mammogram. This experience inspired her mission to help others by bringing awareness to breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection for better outcomes and ensuring resources are available to those impacted by health crises.
How Faith, Community, and Early Detection Make a Difference in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Nancy Strohmer shares her story about beating Stage 2 breast cancer, caught during an annual mammogram. This experience inspired her mission to help others by bringing awareness to breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection for better outcomes and ensuring resources are available to those impacted by health crises.