In Oct of 2004 I had my yearly mammogram. The following January I felt a knot in my right breast. Within six days I had a biopsy. Six days after that I was told that I had breast cancer. I immediately headed to a breast surgeon. I had the breast removed, never had any problems, never had pain.
After six weeks, I had eight precautionary chemotherapy treatments. Everything went well with this because I had LOTS and LOTS of support. Not just from my family but from a lady I met when I was diagnosed. She became my mentor and still is. I had lost my husband of 41 years to lung cancer in May of 2004. He was a fighter and had always been a very strong influence in my life, but especially when I was told I had cancer. He taught me to be a fighter and that is WHAT I AM.
You must have lots and lots of FAITH IN GOD to get through something like this, but you also HAVE TO BE A FIGHTER! The picture I am sending was made at our ASHLEY COUNTY BREAST CANCER AWARENESS dinner last fall. I AM A SURVIVOR AND I AM A FIGHTER!!!! THANKS BE TO GOD.
Earline
Arkansas
Submitted 10-16-11
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This story is intended to convey a personal experience and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice.
