On January 11, 2013 I was confronted with a fight for life I never dreamed I'd face... that day I was going for a routine checkup because a book had fallen on chest above my left breast. I was close to my annual mammogram so my doctor suggested I have it done early. A week later I was told of a discoloration and "suspicious lump" on my left breast and a biopsy was scheduled.
On January 17, 2013 I received the results and heard the two words "Breast Cancer". From that point my life became a tailspin first with Chemotherapy completing only 9 of scheduled 12 weeks the included: loss of hair; skin peeling on arms, legs and feet; finger and toe nails lifting from skin, neuropathy and unable to walk. On August 8, 2013 I had mastectomy of left breast followed by 6 weeks of radiation.
December 17, 2013 I was declared "Cancer Free" (which I consider being in remission for the rest of my life). This was followed by 12 weeks of physical therapy to learn to walk and maintain my balance. I can no longer live by myself because of unbalanced walking and 24/7/365 neuropathy pain in hands, feet and legs. I thank God for his grace and mercy as he completed this journey with me by placing a great family, medical staff, church members, friends and local network support group in my path of recovery. I am so blessed to see my three grandkids, daughter, son-in-law, sisters, mother and friends. By the way my Mother is a 45 year breast cancer survivor!
Missouri City, TX