Donna Pompa's Story: Surviving Breast Cancer and Finding Strength Through Martial Arts

At 40, ICU nurse Donna Pompa had no family history, no symptoms and considered herself the picture of health. Her very first mammogram changed everything when it detected lobular breast cancer. What followed was a journey through mastectomy, reconstruction, heart complications and difficult treatment side effects. But Donna found unexpected healing through acupuncture and Taekwondo, which she began practicing with her daughter Mariana during recovery. Five years later, Donna celebrated two incredible milestones in the same month: her 5-year cancer remission results and earning her black belt alongside her daughter. This is a story about finding strength you never knew you had and how challenges can create unbreakable family bonds. Featuring comprehensive cancer care from Henry Ford Health's team of specialists. Want to hear more from Henry Ford Health? Visit our blog for the latest health and wellness tips: 💻 https://www.henryford.com/blog Follow our social channels: 👍 https://www.facebook.com/HenryFordHealth/ 📷https://www.instagram.com/henryfordhealth/ 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/henryfordhealth/ 🐦 https://twitter.com/henryfordhealth 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/c/HenryFordHealth 🤝 https://www.linkedin.com/company/henry-ford-health Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other healthcare retail.