I feel brave enough today to share my story. On the 5th of April I was diagnosed with Early Breast Cancer. Stage 1 grade 3. I have since had a lumpectomy and had three lymph nodes removed.I'm recovering well and the pathology report came back with the news that the cancer hasn't spread to my lymph nodes which is great. Unfortunately the lump was bigger than first thought ,so I will go back in to have more breast tissue removed. I have had great support from my family and friends but have been surprised at some good friends who have not known what to say or do say have said" I thought it best to leave you alone". I don't want sadness or sympathy but support, encouragement and positive people to help me through this journey I'm about to take.When I have recovered from surgery I will start chemo and radiation therapy. This scares me a little as I really don't know what to expect. I feel lucky that I found it early and know that I can get through this, so many women have lost their battle with breast cancer. In the next few weeks I will shave my hair off before cancer has a chance to take it from me.
I hope that by sharing my story women who have started treatment or in the process of, or completed their last round of chemo can help me with your inspirational stories
I"m a wife and Mother of two beautiful children. I'm 41 years old.
Victoria, Australia