I was 45 years old when I was diagnosed with stage II B breast cancer. I had had a mammogram 2 years earlier and they saw a spot, was biopsied, and the doctor told me then that it wasn’t cancer but he was pretty positive it would come back within five years and be cancerous. Low and behold, two years later it did.
I had a mastectomy, went through the chemo and radiation, then about a year later had reconstruction which did not work. I still have to wear a prosthesis. I contracted staph infection twice so implants will not work. What has gotten me through this journey is my faith, family and friends.
I will continue to fight like a girl the rest of my life!
Pam
Missouri
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.
pam i wish u all the best, i also went thru breast cancer twice in 6 years, i just finished chemo in january so i knowwwwww wht u have been going thru. god bless u thru all of this, i will be praying for u
I will remember both of you in my prayers.I also had breast in 2008.I had a double mastectomy and could not have reconstruction.A year later in it went into my lungs and 3 lymph nodes.They can’t do surgery, so I will be taking chemo the rest of my life.We have to keep up the fight and have faith my sisters.God bless you both and take care.Marie