During the first half of 2010 I noticed that my right breast was leaking clear fluid. Concerned I went to my OB/GYN who sent me for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound which showed nothing. I never heard anything more from my doctor about it, so I assumed everything was okay. My right breast continued to leak clear fluid and I ignored it. 10 months pass, and I now notice that my right breast has this achy pain and when I went to put deodorant on one day I also noticed that my breast was dimpling in. That lead me to feel around and sure enough there was a lump. My heart sank. The next day I went back to my OB/GYN who again sent me for a diagnostic Mammogram and ultrasound, only this time it showed a 2cm nodule and I was told I would need a biopsy. The day before my 45th birthday, I went for my biopsy and was told I had invasive ductal carcinoma. I was devastated and was terrified as I have 2 sons, who were ages 12 and 14 at the time. I then had a lumpectomy and internal radiation via Savi catheter. I would need 4 rounds of chemo. I made it through 3 rounds of Taxotere & Cytoxan, I didn't feel my body could make it through anymore chemo. My oncologist was fine with me getting through the 3 and Oct. 27, 2011 my treatments were over and I was thankful. By December my hair started to sprout and I also started taking Tamoxifen. Today is Oct 13, 2014 and I am a 3 year survivor, and I am thankful I was given a 2nd chance at life. I look at life differently now and appreciate every day that is given to me. My doctor probably should've sent me for an MRI in the beginning and I should've been more aggressive on finding out why my breast was leaking. Always trust your instincts and never ignore warning signs. Early detection is the key!

Chrissy
Del Haven, NJ