Reader story: Alicia Ann DeBlasio
In 2009 I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Breast Cancer. My life flashed before my eyes. This can't be happening to me? A mother of 2 beautiful children and a wife - I had to much to live for.
I had a double mastectomy and 4 months of chemotherapy which robbed me of my hair and my energy. But I felt like I was fighting it head on. I had cancer; it did not have me.
I am now a 2-year survivor and I cherish each day and try to live life to the fullest. Cancer somehow has a way of humbling you to appreciate the little things in life and to never ever stop fighting.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
