Two years ago I had no hair, no eye lashes, no eye brows, very few finger or toe nails, and no breasts - all replaceable! With the adverse reactions to chemo treatments and 21 days of hospitalization behind me, I am able to appreciate the resiliency of my truly amazing body.
I am also able to appreciate the significance of my family, friends, and a very special someone who thought setting a wedding date would give me something to live for - he was right! Eight months after my last infusion our parents, children, and grandchildren watched as we exchanged vows and rings.
Today I have a headful of foxy silver hair, reconstructed breasts (friends call them foobies, tee hee), and no more stage 2 infiltrating lobular carcinoma! Being 'chemically neutered' by daily doses of an aromatase inhibitor has it's challenges, but I am able to work, run 5ks, and enjoy my family and my life.
Thank you, God, for chemotherapy, surgery, and all the wonderful medical professionals who used these tools to get me back on track.
Fergus Falls, MN
