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Towamencin committee member shares cancer diagnosis and urges screening
Summary
At the end of the March 26 meeting, committee member Joyce disclosed a recent surgery for stage 1 endometrial cancer, urged women to seek prompt medical attention for any post-menopausal spotting, and said she expects ongoing checkups.
Towamencin Township committee member Joyce took a personal moment during the March 26 meeting to share a recent medical diagnosis and encourage preventive care.
Joyce said she underwent surgery last February for stage 1 endometrial cancer and reminded attendees that any post-menopausal spotting should be treated as cancer until a doctor rules it out. "I had 1 spot of blood, and I had stage 1 cancer," Joyce said. She noted that she will require regular checkups for the next four years before being declared in remission but expressed optimism about her prognosis and intention to continue serving the township.
Why it matters: Joyce framed the comments as a public-health reminder aimed at early detection; she asked residents to tell family members and friends to seek prompt medical evaluation for concerning symptoms.
The board thanked Joyce for sharing the update. No formal action was associated with the announcement.
