I my breast cancer diagnosis was confirmed just before christmas. Just 2 months into a new job, and a new year. I didn't have a lump, nor was there any symptom to make me think something was wrong. I decided to have my annuals done as I was leaving my old job and new I wouldn't have insurance for 3 months. No big deal , just my regular check up. I was shocked when they called me about a month into my new job to say we need you to come back , we need to check something. Fast forward after 2 MRI's and two biopsies, I was confirmed to have Stage 0 DCIS, the are covered most of my right breast so mastectomy was my only option. February 18, 2014 I had a double mastectomy, the cancer had started to become invasive and had advanced to stage 1, but I was one of the blessed ones that didn't have to have chemo or radiation. My healing has been going well until last week, one of my expanders started having complications and yesterday Feb 3rd I had emergency surgery to have it removed. Ironically my reconstruction is scheduled in two weeks. But again I was blessed that it was not infected. I have managed to find humor, even when I have my sad days. The emotional and financial aspects of breast cancer are something people have who not gone through it might not understand, but I am a survivor, I am cancer free and I get new boobs in two weeks!!! lol I would encourage all women to make sure they are getting their annual mammograms even if you think all is well. I am lucky mine was caught when it was. This experience has shown me I am a lot stronger than I thought, and I am proud of that!!
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marietta, GA
