Welcome to my cancer survivor journey.

In 2014, I was diagnosed with non-cancerous Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS) after an annual mammogram. Specialists reassured me that LCIS meant I had a small, increased chance of developing breast cancer, so I continued with annual mammograms and saw a high-risk breast care specialist once a year to monitor my health. I had two more benign lumpectomies in 2016 and in 2017.

In 2020, when COVID-19 drove everyone into lockdown, I considered postponing my annual mammogram since the report had been good the year before but kept the appointment. Thank God I did because the mammogram revealed Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma that was ER positive, PR positive, and HER-2 positive (Triple Positive) in one of my breasts. I was devastated but underwent a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy infusions for a year to get well. I am incredibly grateful for the love and support of family and friends throughout my diagnosis and hope that by sharing my journey someone else may benefit from my experience.