I had a mammagram on 8/21/13, diagnosed on 9/4/13, lumpectomy on 9/18/13, 33 radiation treatments finished on 1/10/14 and am now taking tamoxifen. Everything happened for me so quickly and I was a bit overwhelmed, but I had the most amazing support team. First off my husband Robert, my kids Breanne and Bo, my son-in-law Thomas, my precious grandson T.J., and my amazing facebook friends. But mostly my friend Debbie (who went through the journey 1 1/2 years before me). She went through every step with me and advised, listened, and held my hand--I call her "My Beacon of Hope". I had the most amazing co-workers, who stood by me and covered my work for me. I also have to say The American Heart Association is the best organization in the world. I wish every disease could have that kind of backing. I have been very blessed
and my wish is that anyone diagnosed with breast cancer has the loving support I have
had. I now try to reach out to others to lend my support, because I know how valuable it is. And my motto the whole time was "God brought me to it, and God will bring me through it!" and He certainly did!! Life is so much sweeter now!!
Waco, TX