Surviving cervical cancer

Fort Collins, CO

Seven years ago Diane Mullis of Loveland went to her doctor for a regular exam, but it turned out to be anything but regular.

Diane was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Three and a half years after that it came back.

After repeated check up's every few months Diane thought she was in the clear...but the cancer reared it's ugly head once again.

Diane has endured 26 raditaiton treatments and six chemo sessions that basically, as she says, has drained her of her energy. Amazingly however she finds the strength to maintain day care in her home, but does have help.

Most people we speak with who have survived cancer say how importnat support from family and friends is, and Diane is no different.

Diane's daughter Brianna a junior in high school now, is probably her mother's biggest supporter, and Diane says its tough to see what her daughter has to go through.

Now that Brianna is getting close to finishing high school, more than ever Diane is fighting to make sure she's there for Brianna's graduation.

Diane has been part of Relay For Life before, telling us that she's even lost a few friends along the way. She says many people go to the event for many different reasons, but for her it's to hear about what other cancer survivor's are going through and that she's not alone in this battle.

Since we interviewed Diane we have learned from her that her tumor is now gone and she will no longer have to go through chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

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