Saturday, December 30, 2006

life as a breast cancer survivor

I will be the big 50 in February. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April of 05. Had to have a complete mastectomy on the left breast the same month. I had 6 intensive chemo treatments. Adriamycin, taxotere, and cytoxen. All 3 in all 6 treatments. My doctor thought i was young enough that my veins could take it so i didn't have a port. That was a very bad mistake. I think a port should be standard procedure for any cancer that means you have to have chemo. I am sitting here watching a movie. It is called why i wore lipstick to my mastectomy. It brings back a lot of memories for me . It will be 2 years in April of 07. 3 more to go for the words i need to hear. YOU`RE CURED!!!!!!!!!!!
It is the day before New Years and about 40 degrees. We have had a Very mild winter hear in central West Virginia. That is the way i like it.
Anyway it is getting late and i should go for now if anyone runs across this blog and i can help in anyway please let me know.

Padiddle