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Over 100 Google 5 Star Reviews!NO MONEY DOWN!5 Star Rating!• Top Quality Paint• Drywall Repair• Cabinet Painting• Acoustic “Popcorn” Ceiling RemovalINTERIOR & EXTERIORSTEXAS BASED& FAMILY OWNEDCALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE210-895-9595mrpainter895gmail.comCancer Stories - continued from page 6biopsy. The biopsy revealed that I had breast cancer and resulted in a second biopsy on the other calcifications. Luckily, the second biopsy was benign.After a whirlwind of various appointments, tests, calls to insurance, and discussing treatment options. I was scheduled for a lumpectomy in July 2023. A month later, after healing from the surgery, I started radiation. I am currently still on medication, but cancer-free.My routine check-up led to my cancer diagnosis at the age of 41. I still experience symptoms and side effects from my surgery, treatment, and medication but I am very lucky. Prioritizing health through regular screenings and check-ups is crucial for early detection and effective treatment. I hope this encourages everyone to not neglect their health, get their screenings and check- ups.I Continue To Have My AnnualMammograms & Will Never Miss OneISubmitted By Terri Mauldinwas diagnosed on November 16, 2018, after having my annual mammogram and biopsy. The cancer was nearmy chest wall, so self-exams did not detect it, and the tumor was very small. This diagnosis threw me into a world of unknown and uncertainty. I was terrified and the initial conversation with the breast cancer counselor the same day was very emotional. I was told that I would be having chemo, followed by a mastectomy and then radiation. My husband and I left her office in shock and super dazed. Because of the amazing strength, positivity, and love of my husband, I wiped my tears and search deep for the strength I knew I was going to need to get through this as a survivor.A week later, we met with the oncology surgeon and the oncologist, and they explained that because it was caught so early, the size of the tumor was below the chemo requirement based on the medical guidelines. I would be scheduled for a lumpectomy vs a mastectomy and I would have to do 16 rounds of radiation.I had my lumpectomy on December 6, 2018, and completed my radiation treatments the month of February 2019. ITerri Mauldinwent on tamoxifen starting in April 2019 and endured many side effects, however, this was nothing compared to what I would have endured going through chemo, so I put up with it and after five years, I was able to stop the medication in April 2024. I am now completely done with all my treatments; however, I continue to have my annual mammograms and will never ever miss one as it saved me from what so many other women go through, and I feel very fortunate.JOIN OUR DAY CARE!6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OLDSPANISHIMMERSION PROGRAMENROLL NOW!readingsocial emotional cognitivedual languageHOLLYWOOD PARK(210) 701 - 8461STONE OAK(210) 481 - 9172How Much Is Too Much Clutter?WBy Kaye Brownhat does it take to make you realize you are a clutterer? I hadn't really thought about ituntil Beatrice texted me one day from her shed and told me she was trapped under a bunch of craft material she was amassing for the next craft season.I knew I couldn't make it to her house in under 20 minutes so I told her I was going to call the rescue, but she said her husband was in the house sitting in his recliner giving advice to the weatherman on Channel 7 and I could just call him to come uncover her. She did say he was hard of hearing, and the TV would be on max volume so let it ring several times. She also said that they get so many robocalls that sometimes he doesn't answer, and he might not get the message right away.Fearing that she might not be able to hold out until I got there and not wanting to embarrass her by calling the rescue, I calledOctoberr 2025her daughter who lives near her and she rushed over to uncover her mom.Fortunately, Beatrice was released unharmed and thankful that she had her phone with her in her hour of need. We were talking about her brush with certain death and decided that both of us were indeed clutterers. She is knee deep in crafts so at least she has something to show for all her clutter while I on the other hand have no excuse for my addiction.We lived in Englewood in a ranch home with a basement and had a good amount of clutter down there, but not so much in the house. Trying to downsize our tax bill we moved to a small farm near West Alexandria.Clutter - continued on page 10www.stoneoakhighlights.com 7KAO ENOTSHSINAPSKRAP DOOWYLLOH!WONLLORNE