I found my lump in Jan. of 2007 in the left breast. I had a mammogram and ultrasound done. I was told to just keep an eye on it. In June it started to get painful, so I went back and had another ultrasound. They sent me to a surgeon right away since the lump had gotten larger. On July 9th I had a biopsy done and was told that day that I had cancer. I decided I wanted the whole breast removed and had it done July 19th. It had spread to 3 of 6 lymphnodes. I had 8 rounds of chemo and 6 weeks of radiation. I had my port removed about 5 months after finishing treatments. I started reconstruction, but decided it was'nt worth the pain! This July 9th, I will be cancer free for 3 years!!
DorisForreston, IL