Two years ago this month I found a lump in my breast and was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. My treatment involved a mastectomy, 16 rounds of chemotherapy, and 30 radiation treatments over a 10-month period. I'm not going to kid you -- it was tough. But here I am, two years later, looking and feeling the very picture of health. By the way, I also have multiple sclerosis.
Some might say I have had some pretty bad luck, but as I consider all I've been through, I can't help but be very grateful for my good fortune. I'm alive! These days, one of my greatest joys is speaking with people going through some of what I've experienced and helping them feel less alone.
Please feel free to reach out if you need to.
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Hello Ann,
I can relate. Four years ago, I was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. My family and I had barely recovered from a crisis that strongly impacted each of us, when I got the news that there was a softball size mass on the frontal lobe of my brain. Multiple surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation therapy... as you said, "I am alive!"
I don't know who first said it, but that which doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.
Thank you for sharing your experience and reaching out to others.
Wishing you good health,
Maryann
October 23, 2012 - 4:09pmThis Comment