Cancerversary

Today is my three year cancerversary.  On this day three years ago my life and body were forever changed.  I became a survivor and a warrior.  I had started the battle to rid the cancer from my body.  On this day I underwent the first surgery of my life and the first of many throughout this journey.  I said goodbye to my left breast and nervously awaited the outcome of the lymph node biopsies.  I remember being unable to open my eyes but hearing my husband and mother telling me that the nodes were clean and the cancer hadn't spread.  I can recall being in pain and being doped up, but being happy the nodes were clean and the lump on the right breast was also benign.  I remember thinking this is just the beginning of a long journey that will impact the rest of my life and the lives of those around me.

Three years later I am thrilled to say that I am still cancer free.  But I am not the same person I was before November 1, 2006.  I am mentally, emotionally and physically stronger than I have ever been.  This journey was certainly not done alone.  I am continually thankful for my wonderful family and friends who continue to be there for me in any way that I need.  Bring on another 3+ years!!!!