I was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive b/c at 35 years young, i thought i would never get threw it and i did. I am now fighting a recurrence of invasive breast cancer again, 16 years later. I was completely in shock, none of this is easy and it really can take a toll on you agressive chemo, bilateral massectomy, constant Dr visits, and then the hardest part of it all is dealing with your possible mortality, I was so petrified for years of a recurrence it actually took up alot of my thinking yet if i could go back i would erase those thoughts of fear and if i knew what i know now it would be that i am not in control of what may happen with b/c we have no power over this disease and i would have every time erased the fear replaced it with living fully in the moments, but you see i did get a Second Chance i am living everyday with a full perspective on life and laughing as often as i like (without that fear of recurrence) i am living my life fully and not afraid to take steps on forgetting i am a breast cancer patient, I am a survivor and i can be happy and enjoy all of lifes offerings without the worry of tomorrow. I am not worried I am living. BTW that picture is me with a wig, i am having fun with wigs all different kinds, It was quite a challenge to loose my hair but i turned that into fun too. I Thank my family and friends for being by my side during this, I love them all. During my struggle I have witnessed the kindest hearts in people all over. Thank You

Lisa Ferraro' Medici
Bayville, NY