My daughter Lisa was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer at the age of 32, 2 years ago. It was already in her lymph nodes. She has two beautiful boys - now ages 5 and 3. Needless to say, this is the worse news a mother could hear. Why was this her and not me? She fought this horrible disease with surgery, chemo and radiation. During this time, she remained so up and positive, it amazed me. She was in remission for only about 6 months and had a reoccurance. Because it appeared in a different area, it was now Stage 4. More surgery, more radiation and chemo. She also now has lympademia in her arm and hand. She has many side effects from the chemo from nausea, sores, etc.
Occasionally she gets depressed. The doctor said that is also a side effect from the chemo.
I have had many proud moments during my daughter's life, but I have never been more proud with the way she is handling this. She is the strongest woman I know. I am proud to say I am her mother.
God bless her and God bless all the women and men who are going through this. They deserve the best.
West Haven, CT