Hi my name is Diane Russo, and I have been cancer free for two years. The first year was the worst, between the chemo, (6 treatments one every 3 weeks). Having surgery, removal of one breast, staph infection more surgery, removal of the tissue expander, then rest and healing for a few months before radiation. Doing radiation for 45 days, 5 days a week, it was like a job, lol. But you know I came through it fine, I behaved and did what I had to do. It wasn't easy believe me, but something comes over you, this inner strength, that makes you feel like you can do this, and all will be fine, it's amazing. When you get cancer, your whole life changes, your attitude changes, and the smallest things are just as important as big things. You feel different, and think different, life is amazing, who knew, not me. My life was never bad, but it wasn't me, it was all about everyone else. I had to teach myself that I am important to, and I needed to take care of me also. And that's tough, when you are so used to doing for others first, putting yourself on the back burner. Don't get me wrong I still do for others, but I take a little time for myself, and enjoy me a little, it's hard for some to understand, an sometimes you really don't get it until it happens to you. My motto is, smile, enjoy people, care as much as you can, love yourself, and enjoy life, because it is to short, and mainly be happy. All my love Diane Russo, Thanks,

diane russo
bayshore, NY