Woods Mindset Kept Her Going During Breast Cancer Battle

Sharlene Woods, a 68-year-old resident of Bakers Summit, has faced more than her share of trials over the last few years. Yet through it all, she has remained steadfast, relying on what she calls her "mindset" to push through her battle with cancer and to be there for her family, especially her grandchildren.

Woods, who lives on the Bedford County side of Roaring Spring, cherishes her two children and three grandchildren.

"That's what gave me the motivation to keep going," she said. "We're so close, and I just wanted to be there for them."

Her cancer journey began six years ago when both her f...