When I initially was diagnosed in 2009 with MBC I started a Non-Profit called Survivor With A Good God.  I soon realized that a non-profit is not what GOD intended for me.

My daughter thought of A Survivor's Lens because I wanted people to see what its like as a black women to live with a Stage IV breast cancer diagnosis.

My website will give each reader a view of how important breast health is and if diagnosed with breast cancer the resources needed to help you through your journey.

Here's a little about me.......

In December 2009, I was 43 years old when I was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer also known as metastatic breast cancer.  Metastatic breast cancer means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body like the ribs, liver or bone.  Pfizer conducted a survey and out of 2000 surveyed 60% did now know what metastatic breast cancer is.

I was active duty military with the United States Air Force when I was diagnosed. The cancer had been caught late and the tumor had already spread to my liver and ribs. Years of aggressive treatment followed, including a bi-lateral right mastectomy and many rounds of chemotherapy.

This wasn’t the first time breast cancer had touched my life.  My own mother died from metastatic breast cancer in 2004. My grief made me determined to honor my mother’s memory and legacy. The loss of my mother has been the inspiration behind all of my work and advocacy since my diagnosis. And my own diagnosis simply served to make my determination even stronger.  That's why I have established the Grace Evelyn Johnson Scholarship Fund.  This fund will help patients with incidentals related to clinical trials like gas cards, transportation, lunch and parking.  No patient should have to worry about these kinds of expenses especially when they are trying to stay alive.