April 2014 I will celebrate 17 years being in remission from breast cancer. I was diagnosed at 49 with stage 2 breast cancer. I had skipped a year having my mammogram and when I finally had it, my doctor saw two "suspicious" areas, both turned out to be cancer. A left breast mastectomy was done followed by four infusions of cytoxen and adriamycin--my life was spared. Since that time I have shared the importance of breast cancer awareness to everyone who will listen. in 2007, together with friends, we raised over $10,000 and walked the Susan Komen 3-Day in Phoenix. That was the year I turned 60--2007--which also marked my ten year anniversary. Everyday is a gift. And I thank GOD that he spared me so I could tell my story and maybe through it, others will become aware of this horrible but "curable" disease. Please support breast cancer awareness. Share with your friends the importance of mammograms and self examination.
Donna
New Bedford, MA