I'm a 49 year old woman who was diagnosed 5/6/13 with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. I underwent a mastectomy on June 20th, had an expander placed during the surgery but that needed to be removed due to an infection. Needless to say it was a long summer, numerous doctor visits along with having a wound vac for 6 weeks, but it really helped. I started my chemo on 8/27 and am thrilled to say completed my last treatment yesterday! It's been a difficult journey that I couldn't have gotten through without my husband, two daughters, and my amazing friends! I will soon be a survivor!

Hope
Cranston, RI