Ma Siss's Place: 'No turning back'

In early 2007, Ma Siss found a lump in her breast. At the worship service before her mastectomy, Amy, left, Tom Groeneman and Ma Fann lay their hands on Ma Siss and pray with the congregation.
In early 2007, Ma Siss found a lump in her breast. At the worship service before her mastectomy, Amy, left, Tom Groeneman and Ma Fann lay their hands on Ma Siss and pray with the congregation.
(Globe Staff Photo / Pat Greenhouse)