A story of hope
June Murray of Bath welcomes each and every new day

June Murray of Bath, had her routine mammogram done at the Corning hospital three years ago. However, this time is was not so routine. She was told that they discovered some micro crystallization and she should get a biopsy done. Her doctor showed her what they had found on the mammogram, however, she could not see what they were looking at even with the use of a magnifying glass. The biopsy was positive and her doctor recommended a lumpectomy.

June's doctor assured her that they could get all the cancer by removing the lump. That was really the only option she was given. However, pathology from the lumpectomy was positive and this meant she needed further surgery in order to get all the cancer. Unfortunately, after her mastectomy was done, she got a staph infection. This required further surgery. By the time June was on the way to recovery she had endured five surgeries over a year and a half.

The good news in all of this was that she had a type of cancer that is relatively easy to treat. Oral chemotherapy was all that was required. She feels great now and credits her survival to the Corning Hospital. "I can't say enough good things about Corning Hospital and my treatment there."

June's looks at life differently since her recovery. I always have a "positive attitude" and look at life with "open eyes". "I am so grateful that the Corning Hospital caught my cancer so early. I want to do whatever I can to help people any way possible." This is the main reason that June became involved in the Bath Relay for Life. On July 13th and 14th she will be walking at the Steuben County Fairgrounds with the Mental Health Work Team.