Biography

I’m a 33 year old bc survivor. I was diagnosed at 32.

There’s a long list of my family members who have died from different types of cancers. Maybe this is why I wasn’t surprise when the dr. said the results where positive.

The Lord has given me the strength to keep on going and not looking back.

I’m grateful for everything I have and more grateful for what I don’t, because these are the real lessons in life.

I now enjoy the little things in life more. I laugh more and I don’t care what people think about me.

I lost all my hair and went bald everywhere. Now my hair is growing back and I feel so strange.

I love sharing my experiences thru life and to give hope to those who feel lost. The battles are won in the battle field.

Blessings!

Ragis

Cancer Symptoms

Felt a lump.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects

Lumpectomy with node removal on 7/3/2006.

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects

35 radiations. Side effects: severe burnt skin.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

3 chemos, neo-adjuvant, before surgery, effectively reduced tumor size. 1 chemo after surgery. Side effects: nausea and dizziness.

Hormone Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

No hormone therapy.