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Age: 30-39
Ana
breast cancer
stage two

I am 33, and was diagnosed on December 2, 2002. I consider myself very fortunate thus far, for finding the lump, and knowing it was not normal for me. In days this pea lump size would grow to 10 times its size - that really scared me. Deep down inside I new there was something wrong.

Learning that I have cancer did not come as a big surprise, but still I was not prepared for the news. I had many mixed emotions after learning this; and what immediately crossed my mind was - what could have I done wrong to have been plagued with this...

Since then, I have tried very hard to take a positive approach, and work through this with the help of my family and loved ones.

I had a lumpectomy over 3 weeks ago and a resection over 2 weeks. I start my chemo next week, and after chemo is completed then radiation. Part of me just wants to get this over with, and the other is petrified of what's still to come.

I have been doing a lot of crying again and I am nervous and scared to see myself change and go through this drastic process. However, I know I will do well with everyone's help and love.

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