It started with my yearly routine mammogram. I had always had clear mammograms so when I received a call that I needed a second...

It's Wednesday - I'm to meet with the breast specialist at 1:00. I was apprehensive, the fear of the unknown was getting to me. I...

The Procedure As I’m climbing up on the table (a dignity stealing torture device!) to place my breast in the hole, I can’t help but...

Or as I lovingly refer to as “The Big Breast Oil Change” It’s April 26th, the day of the bibobsy. I’m scheduled for 9:00 a.m. I’m to...

The Diagnosis Biopsy complete – now the wait begins. I hate the wait. There is so much waiting on this cancer journey. It’s like adding...

I dropped my daughter at the high school for her dress rehearsal. I was feeling out of sorts but no tears. Well the gods decided that...

As I said earlier, my husband was flying in on Friday morning. My appointment with the breast surgeon was for 1:00 that day. I actually...

As I stated earlier my daughter had a major dance competition that weekend so we made the decision to tell our kids the news on Sunday...

I had told my siblings about my diagnosis but hesitated on telling my mother. She was scheduled for minor surgery and was apprehensive....

Prior to the surgery, I receive a phone call from the hospital. They were letting me know the time, what I had to do prior and needed...

Surgery is done and I arrive home. I am greeted by my mother and kids. All I want to do is sit in my rocking chair and sleep. I find...

What I find hardest throughout this journey is the WAITING. Waiting to hear if the margins are clear . . . if I let it, my mind can take...

I am scheduled for a Breast MRI on the Wednesday before surgery. This procedure will allow the doctor to see if there is cancer is...

In life, I try to approach most things with a sense of humor. One of my aunts called to see how I was doing (you know one of the cast of...

Before the second lumpectomy I went to see my doctor. Prior to the doctor coming in the room, her PA, Teresa, explained the procedure to...

As I was told at diagnosis – the treatment for my breast cancer would be radiation. I opted to have my radiation at the Royal Oak campus...

Dr. Ruark will insert the Contura surgically. Surgery is scheduled for June 20th. Once again, I was given twilight sleep and the device...

I went the next day to Beaumont to have a CT scan to ensure the device was in correctly. This is when I realize that I have totally...

What struck me the most during this incredible journey was the people I have met along the way. Everyone is so positive and giving off...

I went for my treatments later in the week. I was taken into the bowels of the hospital basement. I was brought into a room and placed on...