My Story
In February 14, 2024 I went for my yearly routine mammogram. The next day I received a call to return for ultrasound of my right breast. After ultrasound, I was informed that I would need a breast biopsy. Then on February 27, 2024 I received the diagnosis of Invasive duct Al carcinoma stage 2, ER/PR+ HER2-. I began my birthday month (March) with MRI of breasts followed by oncologist and breast surgeon appointments. MRI and US showed no lymph node involvement so I was told that if nothing changes with surgery, I’d need 3 weeks of radiation treatment followed by estrogen blocking therapy. On April 24, 2024 I had right lumpectomy with sentinel lymph node removal. Unfortunately the three lymph nodes removed came back positive for cancer. I went back for surgery to have 10 more lymph nodes removed and 1 ended up being positive. So, I went from thinking I’d only need radiation to finding out I need 16 chemo rounds then 16 radiation treatments. After that I will start estrogen blocker treatment for 5+ years. My life changed in a blink of an eye from a routine mammogram. I know I will get through this and now want to spread awareness to everyone that early detection does save lives!!!
This year, I joined the Komen community and registered for the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk. I am dedicated to Komen's mission of ending breast cancer forever, and I need your help. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today in support of my fundraising efforts.
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