Breast Cancer Survivor

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ONE YEAR LATER!

It's one year and I am happy to say I am still here.  One day at a time is all I can do at this point.  My worries are always there.  They don't go away.  I am learning how to tame them.  It's harder then it seems.  I find that I enjoy life.  I always thought I did, but realized I really didn't.  Not to the full meaning.  I do everything I want to do and have stopped saying I'll do it later.  I don't say no and I don't put it off until tomorrow.  Who knows what lies ahead but I cherish the biggest lesson I have learned -- LIVE EVERY MINUTE!!!

I Am A Breast Cancer Survivor!!

    I originally started this website right after I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in July 2010.  I wanted to share my story with others and track my journey.  As I reflect back, it's hard to believe where I am today compared to where I started.  I had a long road ahead of me and a lot of treatment.  The initial treatment part of the journey is now complete.  I have had a bilateral mastectomy and 4 rounds of chemo.  I have lost my hair and now wait for its safe return.  I have met tons of new people and heard inspiring stories.   Most importantly, I realized how many great family and friends I have as supporters.  
    Although my journey with Breast Cancer will never officially be complete, I am now ready to take that next step and live as a survivor.  I plan to continue to write about my journey and can't wait to see what lies ahead as a Breast Cancer Survivor.

And So The Breast Cancer Journey Begins

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 32, my first thought was I am too young.  My second thought was, were there any other women out there like me?  As I did research, I started to realize there weren't as many people wearing my shoes as I thought. 
Only a short time has passed since my initial diagnosis.  As my mind cleared, I figured one of the only ways I could make it through this was if my story could potentially help other women.
I have named my journey 32AB.  It means 32 After Breast Cancer.  It doesn't mean that I am a survivor yet.  All it means now is my life after the breast cancer diagnosis at 32.  Everything changed for me on Day 1 - 32AB.  That was diagnosis day which became official on 7/13/10.  It was the day my life changed forever.

So, this is a blog of my story....

 

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