I was diagnosed when I was 42 years old. I was hesitant to go to the doctor because like so many women I didn’t think it would happen to me. Boy was I wrong!
I was at stage 3 – already in the muscle and lymph nodes. Had a mastectomy on the right side, 8 chemo treatments, 31 radiation treatments and numerous operations. But with every step I kept reminding myself that I had to endure it all to live! I refused to be defined by this disease! I knew that God could and would use me and my experience to bring good to someone, somewhere!
I am a 3 year survivor and doing really well! I am very aware and appreciative of each and every day I am given. I wish I could hold the hands of women after me that face this disease and its treatment and help them through – let them know that they are NOT alone and they CAN fight and WIN!
Barbara
Arkansas
Submitted 10-16-11
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This story is intended to convey a personal experience and, because every person’s experience is unique, should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional healthcare advice.
Yes you can fight this battle cause i had same as you and i am survivor now i’m very prou and happy,just be positive and good attitude day by day keep going Good Luck from Dina Silva
I’am also 4yr survivor this month!! I also was at stage 3 left mastectomy and my choice to remove my right breast also had several surgies I’ve had reconstruction and did it for me but most of all I did it to prove to other women it’s not the end of the world but a new beginning! Congrats to you my sister!!! God is great and may he continue giving us good health!!!!
Thank you for sharing. I am still at the beginning of this journey. I’ve had a double mastectomy, and am starting chemo this week. Being able to read stories (including the comments) from women who have also done this gives me the strength to know I can do it too. Blessings to you!