I never imagined that at 35 years old this would be my reality: breast cancer. The day I was diagnosed turned my world upside down and it's been a whirlwind ever since. I was diagnosed with Stage 3A IDC and it was found in 4/26 nodes. No one can understand the emotional roller coaster ride this is until you have experienced it. On one hand, you are so determined to fight and be strong, but on the other you are so scared that sometimes it just takes your breath away. I have had a double mastectomy with tissue expanders put it and I am so happy to say that I have finished 6 out of 8 chemo treatments! Radiation is in the fall. I am seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. I could not have made it this far without the support of all of the wonderful people around me - coworkers, family and friends have carried me when it was difficult to walk alone. I'm told life will never be the same after this journey and I believe it! Keep fighting and never lose hope!
“It is often in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars.”
Sutton, MA
