Boobie Background

At the end of September, I had a life changing moment. I was changing my clothes and noticed a raise in the skin smack in the middle of my right breast. I couldn't believe the size of the lump and I certainly couldn't believe that I hadn't felt it before (and neither had Rick!!). I got in to see my OB/GYN rather quickly and she sent me to have a mammogram and ultrasound. I had those tests on October 4th. During my ultrasound, they called the radiologist in and he told me withing 5 minutes that it definitely looked like a malignancy. I can't even explain the thoughts that went through my head. I couldn't have cancer, I have 2 babies! It was like a cruel joke. But, we followed through with a biopsy the same day, and by 9:00 the next morning I knew for sure. I have breast cancer. Let me tell you, those are hard words to say. So, long story short, I had a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction on October 18th. I have healed well and quickly and I don't second guess my decision for a minute.