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Cancer is the word that shakes us to our very core and makes us loose sleep at night. I am here to tell you that there is light at the end of the tunnel. We can take control of our lives so we can live life to the fullest.
I am a 43 years old African American woman. I decided to have both breast removed so I will not encounter breast cancer in the future. I had both of my breast reconstructed using donor tissue from my back.
If you would like like additional information or want to share your experiences please feel free to post them on this blog and I will get back to you. This blog is about sharing experience letting people know there are new technologies out there. Cancer does not have to be a death sentence.
I want to give back and share with others the way people shared with me. Let's live.
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In the face of darkness you are the light.In times of dispair you show greatness. I admire
ReplyDeleteyour strength,courage,perserverence,endurance your faith and I admire you.
Love always your niece tonia
Thank you La'tonia I love you to. You have watched me go thru this transformation. Tell the truth was I a crazy woman or sane woman most of the time?
ReplyDeleteI have to give special thanks to all my family and friends that were there for me. However, I have to take a moment to thank someone in particular. My childhood friend Debra Malone. I saw her at her sister Majorie's funeral in April of 08. Majorie died from Breast Cancer in her mid 30's. Debra had a double masectomy and a Tummy Tuck in Feburary 08' Debra took the time to explain the procedure to me and showed me how she was healing. She spoke with so much courage and her face glowed.
ReplyDeleteBefore me stood a woman fighting cancer, but you would have never known it. Her outlook on life was positive. Before that conversation was over I knew what I had to do in order to be happy and have piece of mind. Debra and I had two different procedures but the outcome was the same. More than a year later Debra is doing find and is Cancer free. I had pre-cancerous cells called Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia. Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia is an abnormal production of cells within the duct system of the breast. Women who have atypical ductal hyperplasia have an increased risk of breast cancer.
Atypical ductal hyperplasia is usually discovered by mammography and diagnosed with a biopsy of the breast. Women who have ADH are usually followed closely by a health professional and have a breast exam every 6 months and a mammogram once a year.
I did extensive research on the internet, talked to my doctors and of course my friends and family before I made my choice. Everyone has to do what is right for them.
I am still healing at this time. I will keep everyone posted.