My journey with breast cancer began April 27, 2013 when I was diagnosed with stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer at age 45. I had felt a lump in my right breast in March. The mammogram that verified the tumor was there, was my first. There was no history of breast cancer in my family, so I felt pretty safe. I was so very wrong!!
The word “cancer” was scary to hear, but my husband and I knew immediately that we needed to tackle it aggressively and with a positive attitude. We have been open and honest with our network of family and friends. I can’t explain what it has meant to have the support of this extraordinary group of people. Their thoughts, visits, prayers, gifts, meals and words of encouragement have made such a difference in my fight! We can never thank them enough.
Most important has been the loving care and support from my parents, husband and 6 year old son, Nathan. This has become their journey and story as well. We have survived 6 rounds of chemo, a bilateral mastectomy and soon, 28 rounds of radiation.
It isn’t my choice, but it is my fight…and I am winning.
Mandeville, LA
