October 2012 I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer and felt that my life was over. I opted for a double mastectomy which Dr said good choice. I was stage three high level infutrading hormones, 23 lympnodes removed on the left and 19 on the right. After 9 chemo sessions, I got sick differently every time and lost my hair after the first round 34 radiation session which turned into 1st degree burns and blisters. Many PT sessions including for lymodema in my left arm. In April I was ready for my petscan that was CLEAR! I'm still going through surgeries for reconstruction and fighting infections with George AKA my port. Needless to say this last year and a half has been tryin on me. But I have the greatest medical team in Orange County, CA Along with my daughter, family and friends that have supported me. Their prayers and strength to keep my spirits up have been a blessing. I have at least 5 more years to go through treatments and hormone blocker medications I know I WILL SURVIVE! Not to mention I have my daughters wedding to prepare for. Life throws you hard balls sometimes, my favorite saying:You have to put on your big girl panties and pull up your boot straps and hit it head on.

Anonymous
Tustin, CA