Deanna Favre says faith guides her life

	FAITH GUIDES FAVRE: After battling breast cancer and several other family tragedies, Deanna Favre said she could not imagine facing these adversities without her faith. (Photo courtesy of Deanna Favre)

By Sam Lucero
Compass Staff

GREEN BAY -- Most wins by a starting quarterback. Most consecutive games played by a quarterback. Most touchdown passes thrown.

Fans of Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre relish counting the number of National Football League records their hero owns. But Favre's wife Deanna, a breast cancer survivor, finds comfort in counting something else: her blessings.

Deanna Favre was diagnosed with breast cancer on Oct. 13, 2004. She spent four months undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. In February 2005, following her last radiation treatment, Deanna was declared cancer-free. The experience was life-changing and has brought Deanna closer to her husband and her Catholic faith.   Full story ...

(Sidebar: Favre to sign new book)

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