The Salt Lake Tribune
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Utahns give hope a hand


Two Utah breast cancer survivors are featured on the boxes of Kellogg's and Nabisco products as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

The story of Susan Osborne, above, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, is featured on the Kellogg's Nutri Grain Eggo Waffles package while Tammy Keddington, an 11-year cancer survivor, explains her experience on the Triscuit Original flavor wheat crackers box.

Both products are part of the "Giving Hope a Hand" promotion. They will be distributed in 2,476 stores in 31 state through October 14.

Osborne was diagnosed after finding a lump during a shower. During her mastectomy surgeons took out 30 lymph nodes, seven positive with cancer. After the surgery, the cancer went into remission. However, during a routine blood test the next fall, doctors learned the cancer had moved to Susan’s liver, bones and lungs and later resulted in three brain tumors. After five years of cancer treatments Susan remains optimistic and determined not to give up.

Keddington, the mother of two children, was in the hospital having an appendectomy when she first felt the lump in her breast. Although her doctor thought it was nothing, an inside voice told her otherwise. After an ultrasound and exploratory surgery, five tumors were discovered. Today, the 44-year-old continues to celebrate life every day from saying morning affirmations, to modeling one-breasted swimsuits for the cause.

For more inspirational stories go to sharingcourage.com

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   Kathy Stephenson has been the food writer at The Tribune since 2000. Prior to that she covered education and was a general assignment reporter for Utah's largest daily newspaper. A Utah native, Stephenson's first job was picking zucchini on her grandparent's Kaysville farm. Every Christmas, Stephenson's neighbors and colleagues look forward to getting a plate of her baklava. Last year, she gave away nearly 300 pieces.