In April 2006 I was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. Through chemo treatments and radiation I won the battle. In May of 2008 I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After surgury it was discover that it was NOT cancer. How lucky can you get! Then in May of this year, my cancer returned. I am now at stage IV. My breast cancer moved into my bones, tumors throughout my right side and into my liver. At this point I had to face my own mortality. So many things running through my mind. Will I see my youngest child graduate from high school? Will I see my children get married? Will I see and play with my grandchildren? Being the fighter that I am I said: "Yes I will!" Currently I am going through 15 days of chemo and then I get 6 days off of chemo, then I get to start all over again. I have done 9 series of this regement and I have 6 more to go for sure and maybe more if this does not eliminate the cancer. Do I sit and cry and say why me? NO!!! I look at this as another experience in life. I am thankful for everyday that I have on this earth. I go to work on a part time bases and do the best job that I can do. My biggest issue is financial. But I will get through this too! Because I live in a small rural town, I have to travel 3 1/2 hours one direction for my treatments. It will all be worth it in the end. I send my prayers to everyone who has to fight the cancer battle. Hold your head up high and face it each day with vigor and grace.
Teresa BurdickEly, NV