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July 7, 2009
Just two days after my husband’s birthday and on the day Michael Jackson had a memorial and was laid to rest, my husband and Mom were with me in the exam room when we had found out such wonderful news. Dr. Homan, who is the best surgeon around, gave me the news of my life and what I had felt all along deep down inside. He told me he has never seen such a response like mine to Chemo therapy treatments. When he first examined me back in January 2009, he was alarmed at how large and how many my tumors were. So of course, the plan of action was to shrink the tumors and then surgery. Well 6 cycles of chemo is complete and he performed my surgery with no complications and was very pleased with what I looked like after and so was I. I thought I would cry or not want to see what I looked like after having my breast removed but, I had no problem looking at it and I didn’t cry, I even joked that I now have A-cup for a breast size.
When Dr. Homan spoke to us, he said that they had to check and re-check the breast tissue to make sure that their results were true, there was absolutely no sign of cancer left in the breast tissue or lymph nodes that was removed. He said that he is amazed at my case and that I should celebrate big and perhaps even buy a lotto ticket. I was very happy and even though I didn’t scream out loud or jump up and down for joy which I couldn’t do because I’m still healing from surgery and that would have made me sore. I felt joy from the moment he said there was no sign of cancer and joy knowing that prayers for me went up and were answered. To hear those words made me feel like I was floating on cloud nine. My family were happy to hear such wonderful news but I think the Dr and nurse were more happy than I was to be honest.
So what’s next for me. Normally, radiation would be next, I have a consult to see the specialist. I’m praying that I don’t have to complete radiation, but if it’s highly recommended then of course I going to go. I now have chemo every 3 weeks and see my Oncologist every 9 weeks, so I get little more time spent away from the hospital (not that I’m complaining). I miss the Nurses and staff because they are my second family. I am so grateful to have my first family here to support me, on the day I found out that I was cancer free there was a women just starting out with what I had began almost 5 months ago. She looked very good but she also looked very tired. I remember those days all to well and do not miss them. Me seeing her and knowing what she’s going through just encourages me each day to give back what was given to me. Starting up the Tigerlily Foundation in Washingtin state is something I wanted to do and still working on. Also, doing speaking engagements at different events. The invitation has been extended for an event in October in New Jersey, I’m excited about that.
What I learned on this day is that Micheal Jackson was the biggest giver to the most charities than any other pop star in the world. I feel as though my situation was given to me for a reason and now it’s time to be a giver to those who are in need. I want to inspire others and be a living testimony for a lifetime.
Love & Blessings
Just two days after my husband’s birthday and on the day Michael Jackson had a memorial and was laid to rest, my husband and Mom were with me in the exam room when we had found out such wonderful news. Dr. Homan, who is the best surgeon around, gave me the news of my life and what I had felt all along deep down inside. He told me he has never seen such a response like mine to Chemo therapy treatments. When he first examined me back in January 2009, he was alarmed at how large and how many my tumors were. So of course, the plan of action was to shrink the tumors and then surgery. Well 6 cycles of chemo is complete and he performed my surgery with no complications and was very pleased with what I looked like after and so was I. I thought I would cry or not want to see what I looked like after having my breast removed but, I had no problem looking at it and I didn’t cry, I even joked that I now have A-cup for a breast size.
When Dr. Homan spoke to us, he said that they had to check and re-check the breast tissue to make sure that their results were true, there was absolutely no sign of cancer left in the breast tissue or lymph nodes that was removed. He said that he is amazed at my case and that I should celebrate big and perhaps even buy a lotto ticket. I was very happy and even though I didn’t scream out loud or jump up and down for joy which I couldn’t do because I’m still healing from surgery and that would have made me sore. I felt joy from the moment he said there was no sign of cancer and joy knowing that prayers for me went up and were answered. To hear those words made me feel like I was floating on cloud nine. My family were happy to hear such wonderful news but I think the Dr and nurse were more happy than I was to be honest.
So what’s next for me. Normally, radiation would be next, I have a consult to see the specialist. I’m praying that I don’t have to complete radiation, but if it’s highly recommended then of course I going to go. I now have chemo every 3 weeks and see my Oncologist every 9 weeks, so I get little more time spent away from the hospital (not that I’m complaining). I miss the Nurses and staff because they are my second family. I am so grateful to have my first family here to support me, on the day I found out that I was cancer free there was a women just starting out with what I had began almost 5 months ago. She looked very good but she also looked very tired. I remember those days all to well and do not miss them. Me seeing her and knowing what she’s going through just encourages me each day to give back what was given to me. Starting up the Tigerlily Foundation in Washingtin state is something I wanted to do and still working on. Also, doing speaking engagements at different events. The invitation has been extended for an event in October in New Jersey, I’m excited about that.
What I learned on this day is that Micheal Jackson was the biggest giver to the most charities than any other pop star in the world. I feel as though my situation was given to me for a reason and now it’s time to be a giver to those who are in need. I want to inspire others and be a living testimony for a lifetime.
Love & Blessings
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