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I am now a full time stay-at-home mom. Before kids, I was a CPA with Ernst & Young and worked for Equitable Real Estate.
I love to play games with my family, jog, play tennis, volunteer at both my girls schools and our church, and read when I
have time.
When were you diagnosed?
April 1, 2010 (not a funny April Fools day joke!)
I am currently finishing my chemo treatments for breast cancer. I have had a total of eight surgical procedures since my first biopsy on April 1st. I have my last chemo treatment next week and then my 2nd reconstructive surgery in October from a bilateral mastectomy.
It has been a bumpy road with all my surgeries and chemo, but also such a journey. My family and I have all bonded and fought this battle together.
What words of encouragement would you share with others with cancer?
I always tell them to be positive, believe you can beat this, and you will come out stronger at the end. It really makes
you have faith and treasure each day!
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Susan G. Komen for a Cure, komen.org
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