I found out that I had breast cancer after my yearly mammogram that I always have due to the fact that my dad had breast cancer. Even though I knew I was higher risk because of my dad, I never expected to hear those words...you have breast cancer. My world stopped for a minute. I had a double mastectomy and immediate reconstruction in September and then had to have my lymph nodes removed because the cancer had spread to them. I start chemo tomorrow. I haven't fallen apart or questioned why me because I don't have the time or energy because I need all m energy to survive for my two young daughters. They lost their dad three years ago to leukemia. I can't leave them now. They need their mom more than ever and I need them. I will win this fight for them and the rest of my family. I am a survivor.

Amy
North Ridgeville, OH