Barbara Thomas

I met Barbara Thomas 39 years ago when she came to work in the same unit I worked in. From then until now, we have been very close friends.

Bobbett, as her friends and colleagues know her, has been a survivor of breast cancer on three different occasions.  The first incident was in 1993 in which she was one week shy of being cancer-free for five years.  The second incident was in May of 2000 in which she was a seven-year survivor.  The third incident, just this past November, 2007, she was diagnosed with liver & pancreatic cancer, making her total number of years of survival 12.  Even though her treatments were all chemotherapy with no radiation, she is the most courageous lady I have ever met.

This lady is one of the dearest friends I have ever had.  She is always there when you need her, regardless of how she is feeling that day.  She is also raising two beautiful granddaughters, ages 5 and 8 with the help of her husband, Larry.  Her spirit is always uplifting and charming and she has never met a stranger.  Even though this past year has been very difficult for her, she has never complained about any discomforts and has always been extremely cheerful during the good & bad times. Like I said, she is "one tough cookie."