On February 10, 2014 my dr found a lump in my right breast, I was scared to death. I was sent to the hospital for my 1st mammogram and ultrasound. I was told its suspicious of cancer and was sent for a biopsy on February 18, 2014. On February 21,2014 I got my call it was breast cancer. Worst day of my life. All I could think of was was my kids, I have a beautiful 11 yr old daughter and a gorgeous 3 yr old son. Ive prayed to God that he leave me here to watch them grow up. This has been so devasting to me. I am 40 yrs old and my lump was found 2 days before my 40th birthday. On March 24, 2014 I had a right breast masectomy with 23 lymph nodes removesd, 14 of them had cancer. I have invasive ductal carcinoma in stage 3 due to the size of my tumor and all the nodes taken. I am 2 weeks post op and slowly recovering. I go next week to meet my oncologist because I was told I have to have chemo and radiation then probably take a pill for 10 years. I pray everyday that I survive this. Right now Im still in the shock, crying everyday stage of my life. Ive got to get strong and kick cancers butt for my kids and my hubby. My heart goes out to anyone who has to go throuh this fight.

Stephanie Buckley
Pomeroy, OH