In March 2007 I was on my computer, unconciously I touched my right breast and felt a lump. I was having mixed emotions as I had already went through endometrial cancer from december 2002 and eventually having a hysterectomy in June 2007. I was scheduled to see my oncologist to make sure things were going ok with the endometrial cancer the following week, I waited until then and seen him, and he said its probably nothing.. dont worry about it.
Well, I tried that and was starting to panic.. I called my Physician and made an apppointment. I went in and he ordered an ultrasound. My ultrasound was scheduled for 3 weeks later. and he said he was concerned and wanted further testing, I got scared then! he ordered a biopsy for a month later, longest month of my life. The day came and I was tested and 5 days later.
While on vacation, I was called and was told, I had breast cancer and was going to have my breast removed and undergo chemotherapy and radiation.
I went and seen a team of doctors at Karmanos Cancer Center in Michigan,
I didnt have to get my breast removed, I did 6 rounds of chemo and 35 days of radiation and currently taking tamoxifen. I finished treatments in May 2008, I have had a couple scares with threats but im fine now and I thank Karmanos and their staff.
Detroit, MI