I was diagnosed with Level 1 Adnicarcinoma on Dec. 20, 2014! How could this be? I had no family history of breast cancer! But this day and time, that really doesn't matter. My daughter and son-in-law were with me when I found out. My doctor had left the room and I lost it! I DID NOT want to be sick. I DON'T like being sick! I was bending over the counter crying, my daughter came over, put her arm around my neck and said, "It's going to be ok, Moma!" I stopped crying and haven't since. I felt a peace come over me that indeed it was all going to be ok! A peace only God could give me. On January 8, 2014 I had a bilateral mastectomy. The surgery went really good and I was released the next day!
A week and a half later, it was time to see my oncologist. He wanted to send my tissue off to be analyzed. The test is called the oncotypeDX. They find out what treatment is best for the individual. After surgery and 5 1/2 weeks off, I went back to work. I knew I had to build my strength back up. After a trip to Vegas and a couple days at work it was time to see my oncologist again, April 3, 2014, to find out my test results and what my treatment would be. My oncologist came in and asked how I was doing. I told him I wasn't feeling so sporty. He sat down in his chair and said--NO CHEMO!! My eyes popped open. He asked, "Does that make you feel better?" "You don't know how much!" I said!!!! My test results were in the low percentile- 11%. I have to take Letrozole for 5 years but that could change. I had been blessed and I thank God for that!
Now to my 2nd trip--a Cruise with my daughter and her family!! Thank you for reading my story! Supporting the Fighters, Admiring the Survivors, Honoring the Taken and Never Ever giving up HOPE!!
Kokomo, MS
