My mother was diagnosed while she was pregnant with my sister and me. She was 29yrs. old. At the age of 31 she lost her battle with this awful disease! My twin and I were 2 yrs. old and left without a mother to nurture us. We were taken in by our loving aunt and her family.
At the age of 34 (4 days after my birthday) I found a lump on my chest wall that a mammogram would not have been able to find. (We had started mammos at 25 because of our high risk factor.) I was diagnosed and went through 7 mos. of chemo and 35 radiation treatments. With my twin at my side through the whole process!
This month (Aug. 2010) will be 15 yrs. since I discovered that lump. And Cancer Free! I am a survivor who can be there with an encouraging word, positive outlook, or just there to listen.
One tough struggle with a happy ending!
Anything is possible with faith! My pink ribbon bracelet with that saying should be arriving any day now!!!
Greensburg, PA