God created us with glorious purpose! He has shown me that a few times in my life, and one of the most meaningful was after being diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. Not something one wants to experience, but Jesus was so faithful in making me constantly aware of His presence and His love and… Continue Reading »
In December of 1999 I underwent a lumpectomy and a radical mastectomy on my right breast. After months of healing and chemotherapy, I vowed never to let a surgeon near me again! So, for the next six 6 years, I learned to adjust and adapt. My greatest frustration was with clothing. The “grannie” underwear was… Continue Reading »
Learning that you have breast cancer is not easy for anyone. It’s the shock of your life, and for me, it occurred just after my 31st birthday. I was convinced that it wasn’t cancer. My primary care doctor who examined me said it didn’t have the features of cancer. It was not hard and immobile…. Continue Reading »
Biopsy, breast cancer, double mastectomy, chemotherapy and reconstruction. That was the series of events in my life three years ago. I had great and talented doctors who gave me excellent care. My family and very special friends were by my side to support me. I did my best to be strong for everyone. For me… Continue Reading »
“A ticking time bomb.” That’s what I thought every time I had to schedule an annual mammogram or bi-yearly breast exam and ultrasound. I was at high risk for developing breast cancer—my mother was diagnosed with the disease at 44 and died when she was only 50. In my mind, it wasn’t a matter of… Continue Reading »
When I discovered my fairly large breast mass, which seemed to have appeared overnight, I knew immediately from its characteristics that the diagnosis probably wouldn’t be good. During those first several weeks, I was overwhelmed with the feelings we all seem to share when experiencing a serious illness: shock, disbelief, fear of death, dread, and… Continue Reading »
Without the physicians who are experts in their fields and dedicated to their patients, I would not be so lucky and confident in my life. My story began on May 25, 2005. My radiologist found calcifications on my left breast mammogram. She suggested that I have a needle biopsy, which took place on June 9,… Continue Reading »
My name is Karen; at 41, I had it all! An incredible husband and 2 wonderful children: my son, 10, and daughter, 8. On July 19, 2007, while cooking dinner, I received the call. “You have cancer,” the doctor said. I replied, “Ok, let’s schedule the mastectomy, quickly.” I then called my husband, sister in-law… Continue Reading »
Learning that you have breast cancer is not easy for anyone. It’s the shock of your life and, for me, it occurred just after my 31st birthday. I was convinced that it wasn’t cancer. My primary care doctor who examined me said it didn’t have the features of cancer. It was not hard and immobile…. Continue Reading »
In December of 1999 I underwent a lumpectomy and a radical mastectomy on my right breast. After months of healing and chemotherapy I vowed never to let a surgeon near me again! So, for the next six (6) years I learned to adjust and adapt. My greatest frustration was with clothing. The “grannie” underwear was… Continue Reading »