I was 33 when I found a lump in my right breast. I went through a mamagram and was told it was nothing to worry about, 3 months later it had doubled in size. I went back to the doctor and asked to have it removed. When I woke up, the doctor told me I had breast cancer. I had a mastectomy and thought I was doing well, then I found a lump in my left breast 8 months later. Again I went through another mastectomy, this time I was told I had lymph nodes involved and it didn't look good, 6 months of chemo, being so sick I wasn't sure I wanted to survivie anymore. I kept looking at my children and husband, thinking yes I have to fight this! I lost my hair and my weight dropped to 98lbs. I'm now 58 yrs old and very proud of my age. I'm healthy and have been cancer free for 25 yrs. My children are grown and I raised them. I have 8 beautiful grandchildren that I am very involved with. I waited 17 yrs to have reconstruction because of the silicone implants scare and insurance. It took 2 yrs to complete and I love it! I thank God everyday for the time that I have. Each day is a gift. The fight was worth it!!

Anonymous
Hughson, CA