I started having lumps in my breasts when I was 15 and started my menstrual cycle. The lumps would come and go away each month. But in July 2009, the lump in my right breast did not go away. I scheduled myself a mammogram appointment after seeing a doctor about my breasts. I had my mammogram done and sadly to say on 9-17-08 I was diagnosed with Stage II A Breast Cancer at the age of 34. I had chemotherapy treatments done, two lumpectomies done in my right and left breasts, lymph nodes taken out of my right arm (surgery), 36 radiation treatments ...But by the grace of God, prayers from family, friends, and church family I made it through. James 5:16 help me to be a Breast Cancer Survivor.... "Pray ye one for another, that you may be healed." In my time of sickness, I prayed for others with this same disease and other sicknesses and God healed me. Special thanks to my mom, Betty, daughter D'Ara, and fiance Ricoe.. I love you guys so much.... September 17, 2009 marks my 1 year of being Breast Cancer Free....Praise God!!! Amen!!!
Tara ThomasAthens, GA