Biography

47 single mom of 3 young children. I am to be a breast cancer survivor. I am to have my surgery next week followed by 4months of chemotherapy. I have alway thought my best feature was my hair and always wanted larger breasts. Now that I face a mastectomy my breasts are beautiful in their smallness and soon I will require chemotherapy. My hair does not matter as much as learning how to draw on eyebrows.
I am a RN and have spent my life time taking care of others, and feel very blessed for having had the opportunity, yet those very same opportunities are now the source of night mares and tears.It is now my turn to look in the mirror, to climb the wall with my fingers. To smile thru my tears.I have seen to much pain in my career.I also have a mother who is a breast cancer survivor. Now she will have to help me, her youngest of 5 children, select the right bra stuffing and wig.

Cancer Symptoms

None. Absolutely nothing. I work a 60 hour work week and thought fatigue was inherent to the job.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects

I was told today, I must have a rt mastectomy with lymph node resection.

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects

Pending biopsy results. I may not need radiation.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Pending. I have only been told of what the drugs of choice will be and I can plan on being bald.

Hormone Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Pending

Bone Marrow Transplant Description, Dates & Side Effects

Not applicable

Immune Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

I am told I will get a medication to boost my WBC’s

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