I was 42 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was experiencing terrible pain in my left breast. I knew the inevitable. I underwent a lumpectomy, sentinal node disection (of course the cancer was through my lymph nodes already because I am HER2NU posititve), chemotherapy, and radiation. My tumor was not detected since it was so miniscule, however the cancer spread through my system like wildfire due to the HER2NU gene. My doctors saved my breast due to the size of the tumor, but more importantly my life.
I am a much better and stronger woman for this journey! Take time to smell the roses, and listen to the messages from your body. It's all about awareness!
Stamford, CT