In reading some of these postings, I see where some have lost their lives, even young mothers. I am a grandmother, and I claimed survivorship the day I was given my diagnosis. My overdue mammogram was my 65th birthday present to myself. My life has been a gift from God. I do not know why I am a survivor and someone else is not, but I know that God is with me on this path; and with His inspiration, I started paying it forward during my radiation treatments. I pray for the day that I will not need to give out a sparkle cap to another woman who has lost her hair; but while we are on this path, I want each woman to know how beautiful she is, inside and out. Gals, always remember, keep God at your side, something fab on your head (especially when it is cold), wear your makeup (even red lipstick), and see yourself as the HOT CHIC that you are! And the day that you are comfortable enough to bear your head and new do (whatever it might be), help others to be comfortable by wearing an even bigger, brighter smile that says, "I am a Survivor!" (I am going hatless in less than two weeks.) We are inspirations to others. How many have gotten their mammograms because of our journeys?!
I praise God, my husband, my extended family and friends for all the prayers lifted on my behalf. I am a HOT CHIC, and I am a breast cancer survivor!
Sumter, SC