My New Journey: Breast Cancer “Plan of Attack ” *Update*

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Prayer Really Works!

Yesterday, I got some terrific news, the second legion in my breast is benign! When I heard that news a wave of relief swept over me.

With this new news I now have decided to attack this cancer differently.

Originally I was going to be extremely aggressive and have a double bi-lateral mastectomy with reconstructive surgery immediately afterwards. But now after talking with my doctor and with my plastic surgeon we can treat this cancer less radical.

I will now go forward with a lumpectomy which I will be having tomorrow. When you have a lumpectomy, basically only the the cancerous tissue and some normal tissue will be removed. I probably will be in the hospital for a day maybe two but I will be back to work on Monday.

I can always choose to have the mastectomy later but for right now this is the best plan to treat my breast cancer.

To  everyone who prayed, everyone who has called, emailed, texted Tweeted, Facebooked, and left messages on the comment boards, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

I continue to gain strength from each and everyone of you.

 

 

 


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  • Delisa Smith

    ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT!! PRAYER changes things.. THANK YOU JESUS!! GOD HAS YOUR BACK JC!!

  • Tabitha

    JC. Such a strong and classy lady you are! I know you will get through this with the grace and strength that is Miss JC Hayward! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Bernice Waller

    JC, I want to let you know I am praying for you as you know God has all the power. I met you at GEICO’s program and you were the MC. I will keeping on praying for you and your family

  • Connie F

    JC – this is WONDERFUL news indeed. Yes, Prayers have worked miracles regarding my own husband’s cancer and I had no doubt that they would work for you too. Will keep the prayers coming your way. May God Bless (it seems he already has). :-)

  • Kevin Douglas

    J.C. This is wonderful news. But we all will continue to keep you lifted in prayer. You are and always will be in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. May God continue to bless you and strengthen you in all that you do.

  • Paquetta Myrick-Hancock

    Good Show! So glad to hear that it was benign! Prayer does change things! I wish you the absolute best moving forward! My prayer are definitely with you!

  • Jacinta Marshall

    JC,

    Stan and I were so happy to hear your good news – God is good indeed!!! We will continue to keep you in our prayers and we know that all will be well with you. You are such a special person and have brought so much joy to many; I know you will continue to do God’s work.

    Love and God’s blessings,
    Jacinta &
    Stan

  • Viola

    Prayer does indeed work & God is awesome. I pray that he continues to strengthen you during this journey.

    Newly diagnosed with bc

  • Ida P

    GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!
    I had the same surgery fourteen years ago. Keeping you in our prayers.

  • http://BettyLucas628@verizon.net Betty Lucas

    Hello,This is my second round after 12 yrs free,had to have it remove this time with friends and family support and starting my chemo on friday and losing my husband the day of my surgery. I can do it so can you, Be Strong keep the faith. God Bless you an others, I have a male friend who went through the same thing few years ago

  • http://jchayward.com Dody Gibson

    I also had estrogen related breast cancer and a lumpectomy. I had 16 rounds of radiation. I am a survivor. Yes prayer does work. I will be praying for you. God Bless you.

  • http://vimeo.com/39032388 Sally M

    What wonderful news! Prayer is not only ‘powerful’, it is also ‘empowering’ to know that you are being lifted up in prayer by so many. Prayer has been my lifeline since my diagnosis of a very rare and aggressive form of breast cancer this past October. I will certainly be praying for both you and your doctors tomorrow, as you undergo surgery. God bless you for sharing your story in such a raw and honest manner. You will undoubtably help many other women and men with your courageous outlook.

  • jcwalker

    JC
    I want to say prayer does work.I have been cancer free for 10 Years and i can remember
    everyday as if it were yesterday.Please ask for a pain killer before the wire goes in.
    I wish someone had told me to.
    Please email me after your lumpectomy results if you like.
    God bless you !
    jcwalker

  • Tracey

    JC,
    Great news! I had my lumpectomy at Sibley in 2008. I had clear margins, however, the sentinal node tracer showed cancer in one lymph node, which meant 4 chemo treatments and 30 radiation treatments. I got through it and am still here today. I see my breast surgeon and oncologist every six months and so far, so good. The surgery was much easier than the treatments! You will be fine! Keeping you in prayer and sending positive thoughts your way!

    Love,
    Tracey

  • karen kestner

    I am so happy with your news. I had breast cancer, stage 1, her2/neu positive and had a lumpectomy. Its been over a year and i am doing well. Prayers your way.

  • Nona

    JC,
    Thats good. We are all still praying for you. We are here for you…..

  • http://email Pam

    That was wonderful news and I am praying and knowing GOD is a Healer. By His Stripes You

  • http://email Pam

    That was wonderful news. By His Stripes You Are Healed. Prayers and Blessings to You.

  • Denise

    May the God of grace and mercy dispatch his angels to surround and cover you as you make this journey. May your faith in Christ Jesus sustain you through every tough decision that you will need to make. May He direct your friends and love ones in the best way to support you. Peace and God’s Blessings!

  • Barbara

    Blessings to you and your decisions. Only you can decide which is best for you

  • Joyce Berger

    I am so happy to hear that. Continiuing to keep you in prayer!!!! LoveYa JC!!!

  • LaVonne “Vonnie”

    When I heard of your cancer, I stopped and immediately prayed for you. I asked God to give you what you needed mentally, physically and spiritually to beat this thing. I reminded him that he promised whatever we asked in his name it shall be given. I prayed a similar prayer when my ex-MIL told us she had cancer. Praise him for he alone is worthy.

  • Betty

    JC, Hugs and Prayers go out for you. I am a six year survivor of on going stomach cancer.
    God is our only answer. He has and continues to be so good to me. He will lift you up from your darkest corner and hold you in his hand. If you feel really down just smile and remember all of us are with you and God is walking with us. God speed..

  • Sandra Watkins

    You are in my prayers. Here’s a healing scripture you can quote daily.

    Psalm 103:1-5
    1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s

  • Linda May

    Good luck, JC – we are all praying for you.

  • http://www.communitylodgings.org Bonnie Baxley

    Dear JC, All of us here at Community Lodgings have you in our thoughts and prayers. We hope it is an easy, successful surgery and a speedy and full recovery. Bless you and your medical staff, Bonnie Baxley, Executive Director
    PS:My dearest friend had the same surgeon last year and she is triving!

  • Dee Borras

    I will say a prayer for you! Keep your head and your faith up! Faith and Prayer do wonders for the soul! God Bless you and know that you are loved by all those who have been touched by your kind voice and beautiful smile throughout the years

  • Linda

    As a native Washingtonian, I have followed you since dirt was discovered! I hear from my childhood friend and alum from Western (Duke), Lois, former WUSA and now CBS, that you truly ARE just as wonderful “off air”!

    All my prayers and Best Wishes for a healthy pathway…I SO ADMIRE YOUR POSITIVE SPIRIT AND THAT ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS SMILE!

    Linda

  • Beverly Waters

    JC, you are a trooper, brave and true. May our LORD and SAVIOR hold you in HIS loving arms and healing hands until you fully healed… Looking forward to seeing you back at WUSADC’s 12pm desk very soon.

    Beverly Waters
    Milton, Delaware

  • Cybergidget

    As a breast cancer survivor of almost 3 years, my prayers and positive thoughts are with you. IMine was discovered in a routine mammograph, was 2.5 (about the size of a pea) and was Stage 1, with NO lymph node invasion. I chose breast conservation with a lumpectomy and brachytheraphy with drug follow up. It was no walk in the park but the results were terrific. Good luck JC!

  • Carolyn Carey

    JC, yes prayer changes things. I know your latest news is such a relief for you but regardless of it I know you would have come through just fine. Our prayers and thoughts will continue to be with you. Just keep praying and keep smiling.

  • Pam Holcomb

    JC … As a breast cancer survivor (a year now!!), I know you are going to be okay. I had a lumpectomy, also … followed by chemo and radiation. I was at Stage 2, ER Positive, with nothing spreading to the lymph nodes. Now I am taking Tamoxifin and am doing great! I’ll be walking in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on May 5 and 6 for the first time with my daughter. Maybe next year you can join us!

    God’s blessings girl!!

    • Sally Masri

      Congrats on your one year! I am currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, and my family and I will be walking in the Avon Walk on May 5th & 6th too! I hope to meet up sometime during the walk. Our team name is Sally’s Dream Team. Blessings to you!!

  • MRS. D

    Great Wonderful News!!!!!!!!!

  • Lynne Fairobent

    So glad the surgery went well. Rest and get better.

  • Nina

    JC,
    Now that your surgery is over, you will be able to move on with your life. I had the
    same surgery in mid-February and the same nurses and surgeon took wonderful care
    of me at Sibley, I recognize them from your photos.
    I will be starting my radiation treatment this week and hopefully that should be all.

    Take care and good luck, you are in good hands!

  • Clare Coulter

    J.C.,

    I am a ten year cancer survivor after a partial mastectomy. I am praying for you.

    Clare
    (Major Pattie Anderson’s mother, whom you interviewed many years ago when she was in Iraq)

  • http://www.csaac.org Ayda Sanver

    Smart decision from a smart, beuatiful legend of a lady!!! Sending healing and blessings for a speedy recovery, dear friend!

  • Roxy

    J. C. I’ve been watching you since I was a girl. I admire you so much (in fact I was a B. J. major in school because I was inspired by you and Maureen Bunyan.). Anyway I know you are a fighter and a survivor, and I am already claiming your healing. I don’t mean to bring this up but I must as a testament to your tenacity and strength: I remember when channel 9 tried to fire you about 20 years ago ( more or less) but they had to bring you back because you or the people of the metro area were not having it. I love you and will always pray for you. With great admiration, Roxy Bryant.

  • Evelyn (Faucette) Bedjane

    I am so happy to hear the good news! Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord! I wish I could see you live on TV, but since I don’t own one, I really appreciate you posting these videos on your website.

    Wishing you the best,

    Evelyn

  • Pam Corey

    So glad everything is going well for you! My mom had a similar surgery and she’s a healthy 70 year old lady now – I’m sure you’ll be the same!

  • Cheryl Perry

    I have been watching you for over 30 years. Today I heard about your great news. I’m so happy for you. “GOD IS GOOD…ALL THE TIME.” He will never leave you nor forsake you. Look forward to seeing you back on the air soon.

    Trusting in him,

    Cheryl

  • diane anderson

    im glade things turned out well for you.it makes me feel good to know that someone i know (ive been watching you for years so i feel as if i know you) has a good chance of beating cancer.any kind .i just lost the love of my life of 23 years on march 18 from cancer.AL found out he had cancer in august and now he’s gone.so to know that you are doing well, makes me very happy.may GOD continue blessing you.i will keep you in my prayers. diane anderson

  • Barbara Pellegrino

    So Happy for you! God Bless You! Lost My Baby Sister of Breast Cancer Because she didnt get Treatment on time. She Was 48 Years old.

  • Andrea Adams

    JC you are truly an inspiration to all women. May your courage and strong bring awareness to the disease that will help save more lives. My prayers are with you always. God bless.

  • Cookie Frazier

    Best wishes Pretty Lady. We have watched and loved you for years. Take care. God Bless.

    The Frazier Family
    Mt. Vernon, VA

  • Dorene Faulk

    God bless you JC. I too was diagnosed in Oct 2012 with breast cancer. Yes, it was frightning. Then God spoke to me – reminding me that He promised to never leave or forsake me. From that day forward I had no doubt of His promise. I had a successful mastectomy Jan 9, 2012. Praise the Lord!! I don’t need radiatiion or chemotheraphy. I am being treated with a pill for the next five years. Hallelujah!! My God is awesome!! He takes care of all His children. So cast all your cares on Him. He’s just a prayer away. Stay “STRESS FREE”. That is VERY important! Avoid ALL negativity. My prayers are with you my sister.

    Dorene Faulk
    Waldorf, MD