It was January 2006, when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, I was 49 years old. I had a lumpectomy and Sentinal Node Biopsy,13 nodes were removed and were tested positive with cancer. 1 month later I had a 2nd surgery to remove more lymph nodes all together 20+ were removed, and several were cancerous. Diagnosis - Stage 3 Breast Cancer (Estrogen Receptor Positive). At that time there was no sign that the cancer had metastisized anywhere else. I started Chemo 2 weeks before my 50 birthday (every 2 weeks for 4 months), and 6 weeks of Radiation. I continued with 3 month follow-up doctor visits, all good until April 2009, when my tumor marker blood tests came back elevated. Bone Scans and CAT scans identified the breast cancer had metastisized into my bones (a few spots on my hip, and sciatica). New treatments (and no chemo - Yahoo!). My circle of friends, family and faith in God continue to help me through the journey. I am a survivor, each and everyday!

Shannon
Upland, CA