Thirteen years after her first diagnosis, at 46 years old, Haddox received her second diagnosis. In 2021, a lump was found on her neck. Her cancer was now HER-2 positive metastatic breast cancer, and it had spread to several lymph nodes throughout her body. This time, Haddox’s treatment plan consisted of chemotherapy.
A year later, in 2022, Rushlow began fighting her third diagnosis, stage IV metastatic breast cancer in the left lung. This discovery came at age 68.
A strong mother and daughter pair, Rushlow and Haddox support each other and have possibly formed an even stronger bond as they go through their cancer journeys together. They enjoy life, doing everything they would do without the disease. You’ll see them at Ford Field cheering on the Lions, fishing up north, boating, and swimming. And now, they get to do what many only dream of – they have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to announce their favorite team’s pick at the NFL Draft.
They both have the same advice for women: pay attention to your breasts, talk to your doctors and do not put off your checkups. If you are going through a cancer fight, they advise you to keep your spirits high and live your life the way you would have without cancer.
Tune in to the NFL Draft to see Rushlow and Haddox announce the Detroit Lions pick during Round 3 on Friday, April 26, 2024. The draft starts at 7 p.m. on day two.
Watch Rushlow and Haddox’s story on FOX 2 here.