My journey started July 25, 2013, when my doctor called me during my Uncle's funeral. Nothing prepared me for those 3 words "You have cancer". So many thoughts running across my mind including DENIAL. My mammogram results were NEGATIVE and I found the lump 6 weeks later from a SELF CHECK. I chose to do chemo first where I lost my hair after 2 treatments, and the tumor had shrunk from a 1.8 to a .6. Just had my bilateral mastectomy April 1, 2014. There was no indication in my family of breast cancer, but I decided to do both as I didn't want to go through this again. I am healing now and waiting for reconstruction July 3. I just want to get back to whatever normalcy of life I can remember before this life changing event
I've been around SOME people that think, so...you have cancer..so what? It's EVERYWHERE. YES IT IS but to the person who was diagnosed, it's devastating news. It not only affects the family and friends but to others, it's also a reminder of loved ones they know who've had it..whether they survived or not.
FIGHT ON, Pink Warrior Sisters & Brothers! The physical scars will eventually fade away in time. But the mental and emotional scars will be there forever. I know it's a reminder of the battle I'm winning...or should I say I WON. My battle wounds will eventually disappear, but FOR NOW..It's a constant reminder that I, as well as others fight the good fight. Most will win and some will lose, but I plan on winning! Oh wait...I WIN! :-)
The Woodlands, TX
