In October of 2007 I was diagnosed with ductal breast cancer and tested positive of the BRCA gene. I had a bilateral mastectomy and found i had cancer in both breast. My mom had a bilateral mastectomy in her sixties and is 82 years old cancer free. I completed my reconstruction surgery in March of 2008. I became pregnant at the age of 42 in December of 2008. I now have a healthly baby girl. I will continue to check my ovararies and that will be my next challenge to remove them. Keeping a postitive attitude and having the support of my family and friends have been amazing. Breast Cancer changed my life and gave me a purpose. I am now blessed with our baby girl and a new outlook on life. Never give up and give back as much as you can. May god bless all those suffering with this disease at this moment.

Raf
Hoboken, NJ