Cancer – Page 2 – Team Bret Michaels

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Laura Battles Breast Cancer Through Music & A Pink Mohawk!

February 14, 2014 TBMAdmin

September 25, 2010 I was diagnosed with aggressive stage 3 Breast Cancer. I started my chemo in December 2010 which was pretty much all of my summer back and forth to the hospital every week for my chemo treatment and shots. September 2011 I had bi-lateral mastectomy with reconstruction (8 hours in surgery). The pain I endured after surgery I can’t begin to describe, followed by 8 weeks of intense radiation, but I got through it. How I got through…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Chad Fights Against Cancer In Honor Of Family & Friends

February 11, 2014 TBMAdmin

So growing up with a disability, I learned about being behind the eight ball, but my mom was always there for me. She was there for me whenever I had to have any type of surgery….She was there when I lost two friends in high school in back to back years, including my BEST friend my junior year. I remember meeting Bret after a show in Charleston and talking about how much life sucks when you lose your best friend,…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Trina Finds Strength During Cancer Battle

February 6, 2014 TBMAdmin

Good Morning, My name is Trina and I was blessed to have met Bret 3 times in 6 months. I first met him on June 22, 2013 at Nutty Jerry’s in Winnie, TX, then a few Months Later at the Concert Pub North in Houston on Oct. 5, 2013 and again on Dec. 26, 2013 at the Concert Pub. The First time I met Bret I had just finished up 4 hard rounds of chemo for lung cancer and had had my left…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: A sister’s love and support

December 16, 2013 TBMAdmin

I would like to thank you for the opportunity to share my sister Mary’s story. My sister Mary has really shown me what strength is all about. Mary was diagnosed with cancer after having her daughter and went through chemo therapy and radiation, she has been in remission for several years. Recently my sister had been having heart issues and underwent open heart surgery at the age of 43, Mary now has an artificial valve which has helped the blood…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Holly’s Wish Becomes Reality

November 21, 2013 TBMAdmin

In wild anticipation we waited in line to get our wrist bands for the Bret Michaels concert. Holly, our UnityAJourneyOfHope.org wish recipient who is battling multiple myeloma sat nervously tapping her toes awaiting her chance to meet her life long inspiration. Suddenly the venue fills with excitement, BRET MICHAELS appears rockin the sold out crowd. Holly smiled from ear to ear and her exhaustion turns to instant energy. We turn around and she is chair dancing supported by her two daughters. Holly…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Tammy Fights Her Way Back From Cancer

October 18, 2013 TBMAdmin

My name is Tammie Schooler I have been fighting AML acute myeloid leukemia. I was first diagnosed on 9-26-2011. I live in Topeka Kansas I had to go to KU medical hospital in KC Kansas. Thru genetic testing my aml should be cured by 5 rounds of chemo. By march 2012 I was in remission. This whole time I had to live in KC to get treatment. By the middle of August my blood cell count was going down signs…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Cathy’s Courageous Breast Cancer Battle #PINKTOBER

October 1, 2013 TBMAdmin

Hi! I’m a longtime fan. I have battled breast cancer starting May 11, 2011. I had a double masectomy. I can’t have any reconstruction and recently I found out I carry the brca 2 gene and had to be opened up to remove my ovaries. I’m one month out from that surgery. Eleven days before I was diagnosed with breast cancer I lost my mother to a rare kidney cancer. I had been taking care of her when I found a lump. I refused…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Trina’s Dream Comes True

September 22, 2013 TBMAdmin

Dear Bret, My friend and I went to Nutty Jerry’s in Winnie, TX on June 22, 2013 to see your show. It’s about 2 hours from where we live and the show was great! My friend made it possible for me to meet you because she knew you were on my bucket list. I have lung cancer and had my left lung was removed this past February 2013 and have been doing chemotherapy. You were so kind and we talked about you…

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TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Mom Rocks Her Chemo

August 22, 2013 TBMAdmin

Today was my Mom’s 4th chemo treatment in her battle against breast cancer, she has 12 more treatments and 6 weeks of radiation left to go. Today as she finished her last “hard” chemo she said I wish this was a reality show and Bret michaels would show up to “Rock My Chemo”. Thought it was cute and funny and just had to share. Sincerely, Missy

TeamBretMichaels.com / LifeRocksFoundation.org Story: Kelly celebrates her own and everyone’s birthday!

August 2, 2013 TBMAdmin

Two shoulder surgeries, a hysterectomy, and multiple other surgeries. Ever since I could remember I couldn’t wait to have a “Fabulous Forty” birthday party. I worked very hard to get there and now I was feeling more like a pity party. I knew I had to quickly change my attitude and be positive. I had three kids that needed me. Shortly after my diagnosis I had come across a sticky note on the Milwaukee Journal talking about a walk/run For Making Strides Against Breast Cancer that…

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