My journey began 4 years ago next month....I had a mammogram scheduled, was thinking about postponing it for awhile as I didn't want to miss work...I ended up being bitten on the leg by what turned out to be a black widow spider...had to go to the ER that night and then my primary the next day. I had to take a couple of days off ..this was at the time my mammogram was scheduled, so I went ahead and kept the appt. So glad I did and even though that spider bite made me sick, I am still thankful it happened. With absolutely no family history of BRCA, I ended up being diagnosed with stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, ...in the biopsy process (I had a Mediastinotomy in addition to the regular biopsy) I was also diagnosed with Sarcoidosis on my L lung…so I had two battles to fight…I ended up with numerous hospitalizations, a lumpectomy, 9 lymph nodes removed and about 7 1/12 weeks of radiation, which I referred to as my daily vitamin R treatments… I have been able to be of encouragement to many women whose paths have crossed with mine. So thankful I remain in remission and continue to fight like a girl….
DeborahLas Vegas, NV