The year 2008 was a challenge and the year 2009 proved to be more of a challenge. My 72 year old mother who lives in AL was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in Sept 2008 in midst of our move from MD to GA and then a last minute change to IA (military family); daughter decides she was getting married in Dec 2008--she's in the military in NC; and another daughter in the military was moving in Jan 09 overseas for the 1st time--life was hectic.
Moving to IA proved to be a challenge as it was colder than ever--looking for housing tired of living in hotels.
In March 2009 I found a lump in my right breast; scheduled an appointment and was diagnosed with breast cancer; surgery April 2009 right mast and I am now going through chemotherapy.
My mother's tumor has shrunk and she is preparing to have surgery Sept 2009.
This has been a challenging year but GOD has been there every step of the way--my faith has given me strength in the midst of the challenge; a peace during chemotherapy as well as support from family and friends has been awesome.
We are fighters and we will survive Thank GOD, the doctors, nurses, American Cancer Society and all breast cancer support systems out there.
I have always supported Breast cancer research and as I have learned you never know when....My when came and I thank GOD for the resourses out there.
Waterloo, IA