I have had mammograms since the age of 35. In May 2014, at 41, I had my yearly and all was good. 5 Months later, September 30th, I got out of the shower and felt a lump. Went into my Gyne, who thought it was nothing, since I just had a clear mammogram, sent me for another...after 3 hours and probably 40 screens, I had an ultrasound and the Radiologist came in and said it looked like Cancer...next day, I had a biopsy on my left breast, right breast and lymph nodes...October 1st, diagnosed with Stage 4 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma with Lobular Features. The tumor looked about 9 cm. I have two boys, 10 and 12 and a wonderful husband. I was the Director of Special Events for 600 youth football and cheer kids, I also worked full time. Cancer did not fit into the plan.
I started Chemo on October 14th...6 rounds, then double mastectomy, radiation and reconstruction. I am a fighter and will beat this, but I am scared for my family and friends. It has hit everyone so hard!...my message is that if you EVER feel something that is not right...GET IT CHECKED OUT. The Lobular was agressive and grew in 4 months!
Lindenhurst, IL
