At an early age my grandmother passed from breast cancer. Following the death of my grandmother her daughter, my aunt passed from another form of cancer. So, you can image the cogitation. I was definitely spooked at even hearing the word "Cancer". I put off going to get a mammogram for years. I figured, "why should I", when I can simply do a self exam myself at home. Until I figured that I really needed to go get a mammogram. There were changes in my right breast that I could not ignore. After being held for more test for over an hour, I knew it was not good news. The Oncologist on duty at the Imaging office was certain it was cancer. Two masses found connecting like a bar bell, biopsy confirmed cancer. I was diagnosed in July 2013, Mastectomy in August 2013, September 2013 Chemo, Radiation 2014. Woooooo!!!! Back to Back appointments!! I still have three small treatments and I am completely done. August 2014 is my one year anniversary of being cancer free. "Yes, Thank you Lord"!! I did not have to worry my support system is strong. And by the grace of God I am healed. I wanted to share my story to inform young girls and women that it is imperative that you get a mammogram as soon as possible. If there is a change that your unsure about please go to your doctor. You only get one body and you need to take care of it! Never again will I put off tomorrow what I can do today! Life is a gift, cherish it!
hattie lerightst louis, MO
