By Jane Fero
Nancy Turner, a retired middle school teacher, was diagnosed with a particularly malignant form of breast cancer. She underwent lumpectomy, mammography and chemotherapy, plus physical therapy. Her dream was to travel the world and to visit and photograph all 50 states. The demanding cancer treatments put a two-year hold on any travel plans, but courageously she returned to community activities and travel as treatment allowed.
She has visited Northern Europe, Britain, Hawaii and other countries even though lymphedema swelling requires an elastic sleeve and glove, even in the Florida heat. At night she uses an inflatable pressurized full arm sleeve.
Nancy helps with her granddaughter who attends Hallows Cove school and lives with her father. She sews for her and watches her when Dad is working. She sews gift bags for the Jacksonville group Dress a Girl Around the World.
She is a willing driver for disabled community friends for shopping and medical appointments.
Nancy intends to visit Colorado this fall. She has only two states left to visit. Nancy is a wonderful friend and a brave example to others battling breast cancer. She has a collection of mounted photographs to complete. She also intends to take more cruises.
