Page 91 2025 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2025 In the same post Tami expressed gratitude for the staff at the Illinois Cancer Center. She said, “those women at the Illinois Cancer Center in Pekin are truly remarkable humans. While they all told me how inspiring I was throughout this last year, they are the ones who made each visit something to look forward to. They have incredibly difficult jobs. They treat their patients and families as their own family, and they grieve the losses and celebrate the victories right along with us.” Fortunately, Tami’s outcome was good. She said, “I had a complete response to chemo, when they did surgery, there was no residual disease, and my margins were clear. I consider my surgery date, June 21, 2024, my anniversary of being cancer free.” For the first three years after treatment, Tami will see her oncologist every three months, have a mammogram every six months, and have an MRI every six months. She said, “each time one of those mammograms or MRIs comes around, I do feel a little anxiety because the risk is much higher that the cancer will return.” A positive attitude is helpful to those who are facing health issues, and Tami stayed positive throughout her treatments. Tami said, “I had faith from the very beginning that I was going to be fine. I had a strong support system and prayer warriors all over the country. The love and prayers from others fueled my faith, hope, and courage. I also had a wonderful care team and if I should have to take this journey again one day, I know I will be in great hands.” [Angela Reiners]
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