I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer on May 28, 2010 at the age of 48 after finding my lump as I was boxing at WII’s Gold’s gym. Who would have thought a game would have saved my life. As I was boxing I felt something “pop” and, to make a long story short, the doctors think that when I did an uppercut a cyst popped & the tumor was under the cyst.
I had a lumpectomy, Chemo, & 33 rads and, as of right now, am Cancer free. If it wasn’t for my family, especially my NEW husband (just got married last week) not sure how I would have gotten through my year of hell! But I did and am now enjoying life to the fullest!
Liz
New Jersey
Submitted 9-3-11
This story is intended to convey a personal experience and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice.
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So happy for you! Family & Friends become your strength your soul to survive your love for life•the power of prayer all the makings of a “Warrior” Keeping you in my prayers and may thy be forever blessed
I find all you Ladies to be an inspiration! May you always be Free!
It’s amazing the strength that comes from finding the lump yourself (and not through a random test). I found a lump and was told it was just a cyst. It didn’t go away and was ultimately I too, was 48 when I the biopsy came back as breast cancer. I named it Lucy, started chemo, had a double mammo and then 5 weeks of radiation with reconstruction (hopefully) complete! My warrior status was elevated by the fact that I was a student of the Korean Martial Art of Kumdo and not only was I fighting breast cancer–I had a sword with me most days…and wasn’t afraid to use it! Currently a red belt and my son just received his black belt. My training has been delayed by recon surgery but I was with him in spirit while he tested alone for his black belt!
Jus checking in say Hi how u doin Hope all is well w everyone sending love&hugs as always keeping all in my prayers pls gv s/o let me know u my friends r ok Xoxo