My breast cancer journey began after finding a lump in December of 2008. I had a mammogram one month later.
On the day of the mammogram, I still kept thinking that it couldn't be anything. My mom has had many cysts removed from her breasts and none have ever been cancerous. I am the baby of four girls. I have many female cousins. There is just NO history of breast cancer in my family.
The mammogram, sonogram, and biopsy told a different story: ductal carcinoma that had spread to at least 2 lymph nodes. That diagnosis held such power over me at that time.
I truly thought that I was going to die. My husband would be left to deal with our two kids, one of which has autism, all alone. And my kids would be left without their mother.
I also knew that God could cure the cancer. He could lead me to the best doctors, and that treatment could be successful. And so, we prayed and we trusted. My church, my family, and people I had never met before prayed! It was amazing to see the spirit of prayer and love that began to fill our days and nights. We knew God was with us because of the people He sent into our lives. And God did just as I knew He could. He lead me to a very knowledgeable oncologist who used all of the latest treatments. He found me a fantastic surgeon. And then He sent me to a very skilled plastic surgeon. I am excited to say that now, a year and a half later, the words ductal carcinoma no longer hold any power over me! I am cancer free!!!
Carrollton, TX
