That silly cancer nonsense

Just this one blog to get it out of the way.
I found the lump in my right breast the night we moved into our new house. July 5, 2010. I ignored it for a couple of months but in September I realized it had gotten larger and I could actually see the swell of it when I looked down., I think I am lucky for that on two counts. #1 the lump was close to the surface and could easily be felt instead of deep where it could not be felt and #2 the lumpectomy was not as invasive or as large as it could have been. Mt surgeon did a remarkable job and the lumpectomy scar is practically invisible.
My cancer was not aggressive and was easily treated with the lumpectomy and radiation . . . no chemo. I do have to take Tamoxifen for the next 5 years. This is to keep my estrogen at bay since my cancer was estrogen positive. I am feeling almost normal (except for the hot flashes) and count my blessings that was able to have it so easy. I made the friendship of two women that are still in their battle and their courage amazes me.
I know that in life everything happens for a reason so I try to see the reason(s) in a positive light. My family and friends and wonderful new neighbors always kept me moving forward and today keep me going in that same direction. I see my cancer as a life lesson and appreciate things in a new light.