On February 5, 2014 I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 42. February 25th I was told it was very aggressive and my tumors have doubled in size. I was to start chemo two days later.
My life in the last year went from happy and healthy to absolutely crazy. My husband of 23 years had left me, I was getting a divorce and now this. I had just started to trust again and found an amazing man only 3 months before I noticed the lumps. As soon as I found them I thought how could he possibly want to stick around through this. I gave him the out and told him I would understand if he wanted no part of what was about to happen in my life. He chose to stay and I am forever grateful. He has been with me for every blood draw, test, chemo treatment, doctor appointment and every breakdown I had. He is my rock, my biggest supporter.
I wake up everyday and keep going for my three children. I want them to know when life gets hard and you are handed a challenge you don't give up, you find the strength and you keep going. To know that life is not fair nor perfect that you can overcome anything with the right mindset. If I even thought about throwing in the towel I said to myself I can do this I've been through worse.
My treatment plan was very aggressive and I've had a few complications and other health issues along the way. I am happy to say after only three sessions they not only got my tumors to stop growing they have shrunk to a size barely measurable. I still have a long road ahead, but it just got a little easier. I start a new treatment this week and I see my surgeon to decide whether or not I will have a mastectomy or a lumpectomy. Whatever I decide I know I will have made the best decision for me with an amazing support system by my side.
North Brunswick, NJ
