National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

About Me

I am 55 years old. I found out I had breast cancer when I was 42. They found it in my left breast. I had it removed and had chemo. I hated the thoughts of losing my hair. But I went thru it and then had reconstruction. I then went 41/2 years cancer free and was ready to celebrate my 5 years cancer free and they found it in my right breast and I had to start all over again. I was devastated. I was angry. But I had my breast removed. I went thru chemo. Then found out in 2001 that chemo destroyed my heart. Now I live with a defibulator to keep me alive. I got so angry and depressed and gave up. But God won't let me quit. So this past week I have had reconstruction on my right breast to make me feel better about myself. I am now recovering. There is hope and it may take time but we are survivors and will prevail. I have been cancer free now for thirteen years the first time and 8 years the second time.