I was told i had breast cancer. I would need to have the lump and breast removed. I would need a year of chemo and and radiation. I was lucky enough to have two daughters who cared alot. They went to ev appt. and treatment with me. . I was told i would lose my hair , gain weight, feel sick all the time and tired. They did not lie. But ev doctor, nurse, and recept. i saw were all very nice, helpful and caring. I learned quickly that attitude played alot iin recovering. I , meant others who had the same cancer, not as bad as mine but they refused treatments cuz they didnt want to lose their hair or feel sick, a few of them r no longer with us. Yes cancer is bad, its tough to beat, but u can do it. My advice to u who get it is this. Fight it, ev day, u feel sick and tire, but it will pass. And when u feel u cant fight it any more fight harder. Think of your loved ones and friends who care about u . i fought and i m still fighting, still having surgerys, but u know what i m still here. Each day is like a new begining, i appreciate life more, loved ones more, and start each day thanking god for giving me another day. I was told by my sister and neice that i m their hero. I m no hero, just a fighter. Amazing what u can do when u have to. The real hero is the doctors , nurses and medicine.God Bless u All. Pat (survior) If win give to Amer. cancer society Penn. Columbia Facility

pat
Bloomsburg, PA