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In June of 2000, my doctor chewed me out for not having a mammogram after the age of 40—especially since my mother had survived breast cancer. Fortunately, my cancer was caught early (stage one, non-invasive). A year after my lumpectomy the cancer showed up in my other breast, so I had a full mastectomy. Hearing that I had cancer was a total shock, but it didn’t really hit me until after I came home from my first surgery. That’s when I broke down. My husband was there from beginning to end, coming with me to every appointment. My daughter and my close friends were also there to listen and support me.

You learn to take time and slow down and live your life.

Remember you are NOT alone. I was always going, going, going trying to get everything done. Cancer taught me to slow down, live life, and in my case, to be a better person. Make sure you get your mammograms. If you still get breast cancer take it one day at a time. I’ve been cancer-free for seven years and I’m feeling great.

- Theresa