In September 2010 I noticed a mass on my right breast. Not thinking too much about it I made an appt to see my doctor to get it checked out. I thought it was clogged milk ducts, nothing major since I had just finished nursing my baby about 3 months before. I went to the doctors and had it checked out, then had a mammogram and biopsy. On Oct 15, 2010 I was to go back to the doctors to get my results. Still not thinking anything major. So my mother, my baby and I made our way to the doctors office. That was the day that my life changed forever.
On October 15 2010 I was diagnosed with stage 2 lobular breast cancer. This was the worst news I had ever heard. Being only 28 and having a baby about to turn one that same month, I was so overwhelmed. I didn't know what to think, my world stopped. So I had a right modified radical mastectomy only 6 days after being diagnosed. My tumor was 5 cm! I was lucky enough that the cancer did not spread to my lymphnodes or anywhere else in my body.
Now I am going through 6 rounds of aggressive chemotherapy every 3 weeks for the next 6 months. I have only had 1 session and so far I feel great. I may have lost my hair, but it is a small price to pay. It is going to be a journey, but I know with all the support that I am getting from all my family and friends, I can do this! All I have to do is look at my baby and that is enough motivation to keep me fighting!
Chino, CA