Before the guest speakers took the mic to share their wisdom on catching cancer quickly, several attendees of the Breast Cancer Awareness and Women’s Health and Wellness Seminar hosted by Alexander City Housing Authority stepped forward to talk about their personal cancer journey.
Even guest speaker Dr. Gary Pugh shared his story about his sister.
PHOTOS: ACHA women's cancer program
Alexander City Housing Authority played host to a cancer awareness event aimed at women.
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