Type of Cancer:
Breast Cancer

Diagnosis Date:
October 18, 2011

Stage of Cancer:
Stage 2

Grade of Tumor:
Grade 2

Lymph Node Involvement:
Yes

Surgery:
Reconstructive Surgery, Mastectomy, Lymph Node Removal

Chemotherapy:
Taxol (Paclitaxel), Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), Adriamycin (Doxorubicin)

What I Hate Most About Cancer:
The fear it instills into people. Chemo & how life changes with one word.

What I Have Learned From Cancer:
There are so many good people in the world. So many angels.

Things My Supporters Can Do To Help:
Spread the word about breast cancer & to be positive.

Gift Friends or Family Could Give You:
Just being there. A phone call, a visit even if I don't seem in the mood.

Cancer Center:
Anna Laberge

Tips for others on how to deal with the physical side effects of chemo/cancer:
Sleep, water, and I had really bad taste in my mouth and the best thing was having Freezies in the freezer.

Tips for others on how to deal with the mental struggles of chemo/cancer:
CRY! Never hold in your emotions. even if you need to just get in a shower and cry your eyes out. Also, talk to someone when you need to.

End of Treatment Date:
May 14, 2012

Breast Cancer symptoms:
A lump in my left breast the size of a ping pong ball.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects:
Radical Mastectomy October 28th 2011. The surgery was a successful one. Was very happy with the clean cut. No side effects.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects:
2 types of chemo started November 21st 2011. Nausea, migraines, fatigue, mouth sores, dizziness, bad taste in mouth.