My name is Renee on November 1st, 2013 I will remember that day forever as I was told that I have stage 3 breast cancer (I found the lumps myself). I cried alot then got with my family & friends made all the important decisions on how to fight this battle. November 22nd 2013 I had a double mastectomy which 4 lymph nodes turned out to be cancerous as well so, on December 6th 2013 I had a 2nd surgery and had several more lymph nodes removed but thank goodness those were all negative. Now today February 4th 2014 I am celebrating my 55th Birthday and fighting the biggest challenge in my life. This Friday I have chemo treatment #4 then 12 more after that, then several weeks of radiation after that my reconstructive surgery then hormone therapy. My goal is to be cancer free by this summer and getting back to enjoying my family, friends and life feeling good again. I want to thank all my family, friends and even total strangers that continue to help me to stay very positive and give me strength and encouragement every day as I fight this battle I love you all.

Renee Billings
Lake Tomahawk, WI