I had female problems due to endometroisis disease, had total hysterectomy September 1990 and was diagnosed breast cancer March 1991 at age 36 with my son who turned 2 years old and my daughter was 5 years old. My right breast was removed and discovered 3rd cancer that did not show up in mammograms. My doctor assumed I would go for lumpectomy and radiation because I had two tumors, size early peas and large peas, stage 1; however, it was found to be very fast growing and aggresive cancer, my doctor recommended mastectomy. I got very upset because I couldn't take hormone therapy and faced change of life at my age 36. I had chemo therapy and didn't want any breast construction at all. Now I am 55 years old and happy to see my children growing up. They would never forget how my health was in a bad shape as they were very young. My son, 2 years old realized I was so sick, he pulled me out of bed and put me on slipper shoes to feed him for breakfast. My health has been great without hormones.
Lori Gearhart
St. Charles, MO