I had unexplained breast soreness for almost two years, but without health insurance, I ignored it for a long while. I found that being under 40 made it very challenging to get a mammogram, which ultimately showed my right breast was riddled with calcium deposits. I was comforted by the comment that breast cancer doesn't hurt, so cancer was an unlikely diagnosis.
It was stage 0 DCIS, grade 3... nearly 100% recovery rate, but I still had to undergo a mastectomy on my right breast this past November. My lymph nodes were clear! I'm very lucky to not have to receive chemo. I'm undergoing reconstruction, which is just weird. However, my outlook is positive.
Breast cancer is saving my life! I quit smoking and am more active than ever! It has brought my family closer and we are all a little bit stronger. I am so lucky to have such incredible care from Stephanie Spielman Breast Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Here's to the happiest & healthiest 2014!
Columbus, OH
