Following my annual mammogram, a small tumor was found and I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2009. I had a lumpectomy performed the following month. The tumor was 7mm and I had four lymph nodes removed, which were non-cancerous. After getting three different opinions regarding post-op treatment, two of which concurred completely, it was recommended that I not go through radiation or follow up with any prescription medication because the tumor was so small, the margins were clear and the type of cancer was mildly aggressive. I'm so glad I took the time to explore all my options.
It's been almost a year now and I have a diagnostic mammogram every six months. Everything is good so far! I think positive, stay active, and eat healthy because I plan on surviving this disease!
Lake Forest, CA