I was diagnosed with breast cancer on January 2, 2014. I had a bilateral mastectomy on January 20th with the start of reconstruction. My reconstruction failed four times. I started chemo in March; I had my last treatment yesterday.
I’m ready to get on to the next part of my journey. I will have my next reconstruction surgery on September 9th. I have a great support system of friends and family, but most of all my mom, whom I feel I should be taking care of at this stage of the game – but the roles have been reversed. I feel strong and I’m ready to keep fighting to get to the end of this and just get back to being me.
Tammy
Florida
Submitted 07/31/2014
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I was dx’ed 12/19/12. I had BMX on 2/7/13 with expanders placed. I did chemo and herceptin. My reconstruction failed also. I was told I could never try again.i just wanted to say hang tough. Never give up. I understand totally. You got this babe!