LINDA LONG MOLL

LINDA LONG MOLL
Age: 55.Residence: Canfield.Occupation: Inside sales coordinator, Vulcraft Sales Corp., Division of Nucor Steel, Boardman.Method of discovery: Self-examination.Diagnosed: March 17, 1999.Surgery: Lumpectomy, April 2, 1999.Treatment: Chemotherapy and radiation.Changes: Says having cancer made her a better, more caring person. She volunteers for American Cancer Society programs 15 to 20 hours a week.Quote: "I don't consider it a good day unless I've talked to [helped] somebody with cancer."Action: Works with ACS support groups; started Linda's Angels, a Relay for Life team.
NANCY K. MILLIKEN
Age: 55.Residence: Guilford Lake.Occupation: Columbiana County auditor.Method of discovery: Self-examination.Diagnosed: April 2001.Surgery: Lumpectomy.Treatment: Chemotherapy and radiation.Changes: Has made her appreciate every day for what it is. Don't sweat the small stuff. Appreciate life a little more.Quote: "I can't stress enough the importance of annual mammograms and monthly self-examinations. Self-examination is the key. I remind my daughters once a month."Action: At the request of the American Cancer Society, she wrote letters to the editors of area newspapers about her breast cancer experience to raise awareness and offer support to other victims.
MONA CAROL BIXLER
Age: 57.Residence: Green Township.Occupation: Insurance sales, property, casualty and supplemental.Method of discovery: Self-examination.Diagnosed: June 1998.Surgery: Breast removed.Treatment: The drug, Tamoxifen.Changes: Says her marriage was made stronger, she learned what is really important -- a life commitment to each other.Quote: "I'm more than my left breast. I'm just happy to be alive."Action: Started a computer program, Place for Hope, where she receives donated computers, has them repaired and gives them to women with breast cancer so they can have access to the Internet and support from survivors around the world. In 18 months, she has given away 153 computers.
REGINA KAY VAUGHN
Age: 54.Residence: Niles.Occupation: Owner, Jennie Custom Drapery Shoppe, Niles.Method of discovery: Mammogram, first time; self-examination, second and third times.Diagnosed: 1993. Cancer returned 1995-96 and again in 1997.Surgery: Breast removed.Treatment: Novodex, first time; radiation, second time; chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.Changes: Realizes now more than ever that it's friendship and love of family and friends that are most important.Quote: "The part that bothers me the most is dying. I'm not afraid of dying, but I've seen how people were hurt when my mom and dad died. I don't want my dying to hurt people."Action: Works many hours each week for ACS's breast cancer programs. She is a trainer for Reach to Recovery, and volunteers for Look Good, Feel Better, I Can Cope, Special Touch and the BEACON Breast Cancer Support group in Trumbull County.