I am 35 years old and have been diagnosed with Infiltraing Ductal Carcinoma two seperate times. I have undergone lumpectomy, lymph node removal, mastectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy. I have had 2 failed attempts at reconstruction. 1 TRAM Flap and 1 Lastisimus Dorsi Flap. Results from my genetics test reveils that I do not carry the breast cancer gene. My mother took DES for a very short time early in her pregnancy with me. This is slowly becoming the major factor in my diagnosis. In May 2009, I underwent a complete hysterectomy with no complications. I am now 2 years cancer free and living my life to the fullest. Positive attitude is the number 1 factor in survival.

Darcie Hartley
Albany, OH