06/02/2026
Mayra Garcia is Faithful Warriors - Breast Cancer Support Group featured survivor for our 2026 calendar for the month of June.
This is a reminder to all women that breast cancer does not discriminate age or the s*x of an individual. This is why self breast examinations and doing your
mammograms is so very important in the early detection of breast cancer. The earlier it is found, the better the chance of survival for women or men.
Below is Mayra's story of strength and resilience:
At a very young age of 29, Mayra Garcia was diagnosed with Stage 2 Ductal Breast Cancer. She discovered the lump in her right breast. Since there is no history of cancer in her family, Mayra didn't think much of it.
After a couple of months went by and she noticed that the lump did not go away, she noticed that the lump had grown so she decided to see a doctor. Thankfully her employer had just provided health insurance for her. A mammogram was recommended including surgery, followed by a biopsy.
Mayra was shocked when her results came back as positive for Stage 2 Ductal Cancer and states, "When I heard those words come out of the doctor's mouth, I remember asking her to verify my date of birth and told her, that can't be me! I felt a cold bucket of water fell on me."
Mayra's cancer had traveled to some of her lymph nodes. This news came as a shock to her as there was NO FAMILY HISTORY OF CANCER IN HER FAMILY.
She received chemotherapy for 6 long months followed by 45 consecutive days of radiation. The doctors recommended a double mastectomy, and decided to have reconstructive surgery.
Mayra had a long flight for one year with treatments and surgeries, but she couldn't have done it all without God first, and her support team that stood by her every step of the way, her loving mother, husband, family and friends.
Today Mayra is a 14 year Breast Cancer Survivor and is a grateful mother to a healthy 10 year old son, Angel Gael. She not only beat the odds in breast cancer, but she also conceived with only a 3% chance. When doctors said there was only a slight chance to be a mother, God sent her a miracle baby. All honor and glory to our God Almighty.
Mayra states, "I thank God for his miracle of my second chance in life and for the opportunity to see my son grow. My advice to everyone is self-examination. It truly saves lives!"
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Faithful Warriors Breast Cancer Support Group is here to help underserved women & men without health insurance through our early detection services against breast cancer. Need help? Give us a call at 956-854-0127. We are here to help in the fight against breast cancer through our early detection services:
Mammogram
Ultrasound
Sonogram
MRI
Biopsy
