Yesterday was my last Chemo! In September 2013 I was diagnosed with Stage 1a breast cancer...found during a routine mammogram. After my lumpectomy I was told the borders were clear along with the nodes. Thought I was home free! When the pathology report came back it was HER2 positive and I was told I would need Chemotherapy! Even still...none of this seems real! After being told I would lose all my hair the first step I took was to donate 12" of hair...if I was going to lose it, someone should have the gift! Anyone starting this journey....some advice I have... Rely on your support...remember not everyone will react the way you think and some will really surprise you...remember all mean well! Also, learn from your experience...remember what meant a lot to you when someone you care about is going through a difficult time!! LIVE, LOVE and ALWAYS remember to LAUGH! My Mom (who will be 80 in May taught me that-love you Mom)! Right I the middle of my Chemotherapy I married my best friend! Lucky me I got a husband and two more beautiful daughters ... Added to my one beautiful daughter and one handsome son! One daughter who is away at college could not be there yesterday (away at college) but was there in spirit! Stay strong for everyone around you...and they will be strong for you! God Bless!!

Jill
Hamilton, NJ