Survivor Stories: Tracy Womack
In June 2022, my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. By January 2023, I was in remission, but the journey to get there was tough. Throughout it all, I learned the importance of being your own advocate. For anyone newly diagnosed, I can’t stress enough how vital it is to research, ask questions, and explore every option. The more you know, the more control you can maintain over your own health.
Healing is not just physical; it’s mental too. Keeping a positive attitude made a huge difference in my recovery. It pushed me to keep fighting, even on the hardest days.
I found purpose through volunteering with the American Cancer Society in Baldwin County. Helping raise funds for wigs, transportation, and other needs for chemo patients made me feel like I could make a difference, just as others did for me.
My support system was my lifeline. My mother, a cancer survivor herself, walked every step with me. My husband pushed me to believe in my strength when I doubted it. And my faith, along with my doctors and friends, kept me grounded. Surrounded by such love and strength, there was no other choice but to heal and become the best version of myself again.