On a Monday morning at 7:30, I received a call that stopped my world. On the other end of the line was my breast care surgeon telling me that I had breast cancer in one breast and the other appeared to have enough irregularities to be at risk too. She told me,” If you were… Continue Reading »
Breast Cancer doesn’t have to be about the disease. It’s about the people we meet along the way. It’s about the immediate bond and sisterhood that comes with saying,”I’m also a Breast Cancer survivor.” It’s about the people that touch your heart and soul. It’s about helping, caring, sharing, and loving. It’s about knowing, in… Continue Reading »
The experiences of life never cease to amaze me. I am a three-time breast cancer survivor. I am a mother of four, a grandmother of three, and a daughter to one. My children were supportive, loving, and never once did they lose hope. Even after my third diagnosis, they were right there to cheer me… Continue Reading »
At the age of 35, and no history in my family, when I was told I had breast cancer I cried and thought “why me?”–which I’m sure everyone thinks. Then I knew I couldn’t change what was happening to me so I went forward with a positive attitude to do what needed to be done… Continue Reading »
“Second Helping.” That’s what I called it when I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. Here are excerpts from the email I sent out to tell my friends. “…so I have been diagnosed with breast cancer again (last time was almost 6 years ago). Oh well, it was a good run! … Continue Reading »
I was 12 years old when my life was forever changed by the word “cancer.” My oldest sister, Jenny, had been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia at age 22. She died 18 months later at the age of 24. I was 14. Nine years later my older sister, Maggie, was diagnosed with breast… Continue Reading »
After being diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time, I made the decision to have a bilateral mastectomy. Because my doctors advised I would need to move quickly with treatment, they suggested that I should wait for the reconstruction. Once treatment was over and my doctors gave me the OK, I admit that I… Continue Reading »
Life is a journey. My journey happens to include breast cancer. I wouldn’t trade my life or the experiences of the past year. I have met and made incredible friends and strengthened existing relationships. I have received the blessing of talented and compassionate doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers. I have accomplished goals that I… Continue Reading »
When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, I felt like my world was in a downward spiral. Every little pain made me wonder where else the cancer had spread. I had never heard of Stage 0 Ductile Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) breast cancer and even asked the nurse and surgery coordinator to take the word… Continue Reading »
In August 2001, after a younger sister was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, I made an appointment with Dr. Brenda Simpson at Breast Care Specialists. I continued going to Dr. Simpson for annual mammograms until a second sister was diagnosed. At this time, Dr. Simpson wanted me to be checked every six months. I… Continue Reading »