As I reflect on my breast cancer discovery and treatment 2+ years ago, I remain grateful that I didn’t have or need radiation or chemotherapy. The mammogram that discovered my cancer was my first mammogram at 56 years of age. I just instinctively followed the request of the doctor for this test to be done. I feel I was guided by a higher power to complete the mammogram. Had it been completed a year before or a year after, it could have brought no results or a completely different diagnosis. Gratitude for my intuition and a power greater than me guiding me to and through. A positive mental attitude about this process is a gift to have, of course, after the shock of the diagnosis.
Recently celebrated 5 years of remission. Almost didn't make it because I contracted a severe case of COVID while undergoing chemotherapy in March of 2020 just two weeks after the world shut down. My doctors have told me I was one of the lucky ones who made it. Woo hoo!!!
I’m grateful to say I have been cancer free for 7 years now, having undergone a lumpectomy and radiation. I too, found an inner strength from this journey and to all the other ladies out there, we are amazing!
4 weeks this week post mastectomy. Clear pathology and feeling good.
Today marks 1 year since I started my treatment for Stage 2 TNBC. I am NED as of my surgery in March and will be done with immunotherapy next week! So happy to almost be on the other side of this!
October 18, 2025 will be 32 years since I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer.