I was terminal in 1982 as my Breast Cancer from 1981 metastasized to my lungs. Double mastectomies one in 1981 and then in 1982 and aggressive chemo for 11 months, I will be 69 yrs old the 29th .Still grateful 24/7 to be with my now adult sons and 6 gorgeous grandchildren ages 4-21. My beautiful Mom died when I was 7 in 1952 when the "C" word was forbidden. My mom left 3 girls 2,7(me) and 11. My boys were 7,14 and 15. I was determined to stay with them and fought like a MOM!!!. And did not tell many not even my youngest son till he was 13. Had POSITIVE thoughts only!!! My family makes me ashamed to talk about it,they see it as bragging.and it was a long time ago. But I spread the word now and have spoken to groups of chemo patients and know my purpose was to help them SMILE. All Dr's. at Sloan Kettering and Fox Chase in Philly said I am a Miracle and should tell my story to give hope to others.This shy little girl is not shy anymore,stomp the monster out!!!!
Live love laugh!And spread awareness ! Every 13 min we lose a lovely lady to this dreaded disease:(
monroe, NJ
