Breast Cancer Survivor

Breast Cancer Survivor
"We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails"

Family photo November 2008

Family photo November 2008

Monday, May 12, 2008

Week 3 post Chemo 5

Sorry I haven't written in 2 weeks! We sold our house and need to move in 4 weeks. We don't have a new house to move to yet so you can see why I haven't had time to write! We put an offer on one yesterday, so hopefully we'll have a contract tomorrow. I'm freaking out a little since Chemo is this Thursday and if this contract doesn't work out we're back to square one. I know, what the hell were we thinking trying to sell our house during Chemo? Well, I never really thought it would sell for what we were asking. Carma is a funny thing...yup, along comes a couple from Colorado and boom, bye bye house. Oh well, maybe it will be good for me to move and start a brand new life post Cancer in a new home. I'm a little sad to leave, we really love our neighbors, they're like family, I wish we could take them with us. We'll still be close so we can visit, so it's ok. I'll write again later in the week after Chemo 6 THE LAST ONE!!!!! Love, Erica
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christina said...

I know you will make the best of a stressful situation like you always do. This is the time to hire someone to pack and move your stuff, don't push yourself to do too much. I am so happy that this Thursday is your last chemo, I hope you recover quickly and are feeling good in no time. Take care, love ya.. Christina

May 13, 2008 at 10:56 AM

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How it all began......

Welcome to my website! This site was created by my wonderful friend Angela to keep everyone I love updated on my “Journey” beating Breast Cancer.

I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on December 19, 2007 @ 4:30 in the afternoon. It was quite possibly the worst phone call I’ve ever received. The doctors kept telling me that I was “too young”… it’s probably just a cyst or a fibroid (benign tumor). So, I had convinced myself of the same. Imagine my shock and fear when the doctor said “I hate to tell you this, but it IS cancer.”

I didn’t really know how to react. At first I cried a little. Then, I was ok. Then cried some more, then, ok. It wasn’t until I saw the surgeon and learned of the best option for survival, a double mastectomy, that I really broke down. I had a meltdown for a couple of days and then I was fine. I’ve been pretty good with it ever since. I know that I can beat this sneaky disease and I will live a long life with the loves of my life; my husband Jason, and my 2 boys, Will & Nathan.

Jason had a hard time at first. He just kept thinking the worst, that I wouldn’t make it. He’s doing much better now that we’ve seen all the doctors and the prognosis is good.

The kids don’t really understand. Will (who’s almost 4) thinks mommy is having an operation, that’s it. Nathan just turned 1 so he just wants to be held all the time. That will be the hardest thing on me. I love to hold my babies and I won’t be able to pick them up for awhile.

Thankfully, my mom, Kathy, has come to the rescue. She is here as long as we need her. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful mother and family. My sister is coming from Alaska, pregnant and all, to help out too. My dad is coming back soon and Jason’s parents, Rick & Jan along with his whole extended family are just a phone call away if I need them. Unfortunately, my brother, Steve can’t come although he wants to. I even have my friends from Maine that want to come and help! Thank you Christina and Nikki for offering. My friends here, Angela, Oti, Julie & Niki are all on standby also. They’re ready at a moments notice for whatever we need. I love you all, I can’t say how good it makes me feel to be loved.

Everyone I know is praying for us which is so wonderful. I appreciate all the prayers. Only God knows what will happen but I’m confident that he will pull me through.

Anyway, I hope you log on to find out how we’re doing down here in Texas. My surgery is January 9th @ 7:30 a.m. I’ll be in the hospital for 2 nights.

I hope this site can help anyone else who gets this horrible disease, although I pray that none of you ever have to experience it.

Love to all!
Erica