During my annual mammogram, a lump was found in my left breast. I probably would have found it had I been doing the "monthly checks" advised but I have lumpy breasts so used that as an excuse. Believe me, I never would have missed this lump. I had been taking hormone pills for about 25 years, due to removals of my ovaries, and when my doctor said I had cancer, and not to take hormones anymore, I resisted. I was afraid of the nausea, shaking and feeling horrible again. I found out that I probably could have stopped taking the hormones at least 10 years earlier. Anyway, I was very fortunate. I had a partial (Lumpectany) and the cancer had spread under my arm; however, so far, I have been cancer free. I did undergo radiation for five weeks and I now see my oncologist, and have blood tests, every three months. We have had a couple of close calls all have turned out negative
Please understand that to undergo something as traumatic as cancer, no one can do it alone. My husband wasn't sure what to do, but I knew Jerry loved me and was afraid. My yournger sister Karen took over and would drive a couple hundred miles a day, from Pine Valley to Escondido, CA to get the info from the doctors so she would make sure I was taken care of properly. Karen would explain to Jerry and he tried very hard. I developed diabetis and now I am having heart problems. I can fight anything as long as I am loved and understood. I recently became a widow and losing your soulmate is worse than fighting cancer. Arms around you, telling you he will be with you and love you with or without hair.
Bullhead City, AZ