Meet Carolyn, the Texas woman celebrating being cancer-free after 21 years of chemotherapy
A woman who endured 21 years of treatment is celebrating one year of being cancer-free.
Carolyn Collins, 72, of Texas, credits her faith for helping her persevere through the challenges of her diagnosis.
Diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 2003, Collins told 's Brayel Brown that she underwent radiation and chemotherapy every 21 days for over two decades.
"What's normal for most people, I never got to see," Collins said. "Now, I'm cancer-free, and coming back to normal is weird. Because I'm used to every 21 days getting another shot that knocks you off your tail for a while."
Despite her struggles, Collins maintained a positive outlook, often encouraging others facing similar battles.
"I've never felt like God was not there. It's been a challenge, but counseling other people has helped me a lot," she said. "I mean, because when I walk into a room and talk to those people, I kind of feel OK. This is why I'm still here."
In the summer of 2024, Collins felt a sense of calm and confirmation during a prayer.
"I don't know, I was praying one night and God just kind of said 'Quit, it's up to you,'" she said. "We did the scans and she said you don't have cancer."
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