You may remember our special report that aired several weeks ago where we showed women how to properly do a breast self exam. We got a lot of positive feedback and one e-mail in particular caught our attention. Jodi Green wrote to us saying she had performed a breast self exam after seeing our report and found a lump! We were happy Jodi had done the exam, but like her, were anxious about what that lump might be. We did a follow up story with Jodi where we went with her to get her first mammogram. She was nervous and sweet and chattered a lot but got through it and an ultrasound without much trouble. Then the doctor told her she had found a couple of spots that raised concerned. The tears came, the support system (husband and brother) stepped in with hugs and kisses, and the next step was laid out. She once again invited us along as she got a biopsy of the lumps. Almost two weeks later, we waited with Jodi as she clutched her cell phone waiting for a call of the results. We all jumped when the phone rang and held our breath as Jodi talked to her doctor. Then the best thing happened. A huge smile broke out on Jodi’s face and then we knew it was all going to be okay. This mother of three, devoted wife, sister, and daughter – and now friend of CBS Atlanta – was cancer free. It was a story I was proud to tell. And one I’ll never forget. Thank you Jodi for reminding me why I got into this business in the first place. And thank you for sharing your life with us.
