I found a lump the size of a pea in my left breast and felt a searing pain up to my armpit when sleeping. Had a needle biopsy but couldn't draw any fluid, was told it was a fibroid cyst but if it was causing me pain I could do a lumpectomy. 2 days later I received a phone call and was told I had cancer. After a dbl mastectomy I discovered that it had made it to 9 of my lymph nodes. I then had 22 weeks of chemo, 28 treatments of radiation and a complete hysterectomy. I will undergo my first reconstructive surgery In December. I thank God I am able to fight it, and am thankful for everyday with my kids and husband. Cancer has made me stronger.

Chrissy nian
Hagerstown, MD