My name is Linda Reynolds. I was diagnosed with Stage 3B breast cancer , Sept. 21,2004. I had chemotherapy treatments first to reduce the size of the mass. I then had a lumpectomy, but two weeks later I had to go back and have a mastectomy because there was still cancer in my breast. I had 33 radiation treatments. I had good checkups until 3 months before my 9 years cancer free. My cancer had returned in my bones in my back. I had three high intense radiation treatments that was to destroy the two cancer spots in my back. Two and a half months later I found out that I had more cancer spots show up on my spine and a spot on my liver. They were small, but I had to start chemotherapy treatments. I have had six treatments and I am waiting to see if I need more. I was misdiagnosed on my breast cancer. The wrong type of mammogram was done, so for a year I was told it wasn't cancer. This allowed it to enter my lymph nodes. My story is to help other people, male or female to get second opinions if they have concerns. Also staying strong, positive, and trusting the Lord to carry you through this time is the only way to defeat cancer. May God bless those going through cancer treatment.

Linda Reynolds
Holden, MO