In the spring of 1996, Rorie could no longer ignore the disease that strikes 1 in 8 women. After 25 years of marriage, she and her husband, Robert, both health care professionals, were faced with the diagnosis of breast cancer, which resulted in Rorie’s having a double mastectomy and treatment that included chemotherapy, radiation, and breast reconstruction. Together they faced the challenge and relied on their faith in God and their love for each other to survive and share their inspirational story with others in the same circumstance. Candid, open, and honest, their story is a beacon of hope.

Robert C. Fore was formerly Associate Executive Director of the Florida Medical Association and currently serves as Associate Dean for Graduate and Continuing Education, Medical Center of Central Georgia. Rorie E. Fore is a registered nurse employed by The Surgery Center of the Medical Center of Central Georgia.

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