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Being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 31 was devastating. I never imagined or thought I would ever have to worry about having breast cancer affecting me. I had no family history nor was I educated about breast cancer. I always thought it was hereditary through genetics. But when I received the phone call the morning of 12/12/12 and hearing the words, “you have cancer” turned my world upside down. I remember tears rolling down my face, and really couldn’t hear anything else that was being said on
The next couple weeks were like a roller coaster. Consults with my general surgeon, plastic surgeon, an Oncologist, and lots of testing. A second biopsy determined that my cancer had spread and ruled out a lumpectomy in my left breast. Based on the type of cancer and how aggressive it was, and my age; I made an educated decision to have a bilateral mastectomy, even with the cancer only in my left breast. This was devastating to know I was going to lose my breast at the age of 31. I was scheduled for my bila
After surgery, I stayed overnight at the hospital while they managed my pain and discomfort. I was discharged the following day, and sent home. I can’t explain the pain and discomfort. I was bandaged and wrapped and had a drain on each side. Now it was time to rest, let the healing begin, and learn what my new normal is. I slept in a recliner for a couple of weeks with several pillows. Learning how to let others help me bathe, and dress me was hard. It took over a month to actually be able to sleep in a bed