Starting a new life in July 2009 when my family and I moved from Germany to Texas. We moved in with my in laws, my kids (16 and 10) just started school when I found a lump in my right breast. Not really thinking about it, I waited a little but it didn't go away. I made an appointment with my obgyn and she told me not to worry it's only hard tissue but she sent me to get a mammogram because I was almost 40. Made an appointment and the lump was benign just like my doc said but next to it was something what the radiologist called "unnormal". Had to get a biopsy and the results were shocking. Breast cancer early stage DCIS 2mm grade 0 - the surgeon called it the easiest breast cancer to cure :( I was shocked ... why me?? Nobody had breast cancer in my family? Whats happened - I felt like I got hit by a train. I had a lumpectomy followed by a 6 week radiation treatment and 3 years on tamoxifen. I'm cancer free since February 2010 and I thank my lord every day for it. My family was and is my rock. I became a grandma with 43 and little Rocklynn is our pride and joy. I love my life and enjoy every second. My pink sisters, supporters, family and friends, keep on fighting, supporting and believing. Your German friend and survivor Annette
Annette NajvarFort Worth, TX