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ROBIN BAYLESS
BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR

With a family history of the disease, Robin Bayless knew that cancer would probably catch up with her sooner or later. But she really did not expect the "later" to hit so soon, at the young age of 38.

"I was diagnosed with breast cancer in November of 2003. My husband was the one who told me. I was quite surprised because I have a history of developing benign cysts throughout my body and I expected this biopsy to have the same result."

Robin is thankful for the early detection of her cancer by the professionals at Labette Health. All her tests, including the biopsy, were performed at Labette Health. She had a lumpectomy in Joplin, radiation and chemotherapy in Pittsburg, and she was also able to return to Parsons for some treatments. Having access to treatment at home allowed her to miss less time at work and to have more time for her many other activities.

Being active has always been an important part of Robin's life. In addition to her full time job working for the University of Kansas Center on Developmental Disabilities, she and her husband, Brad, garden and have done many remodeling projects together, including roofing, siding, and adding a room with a 1/2 bath to their home.