Breast Cancer Stories & Survivor Stories

When first diagnosed with breast cancer, it didn’t even occur to me that it was something I needed to fight. The “war on cancer” declared in 1971 wasn’t part of my perception. Eight years earlier it might have been but 7 years before my diagnosis my life took a drastic jump down the rabbit hole,… Continue reading Mary Beth's Silver Linings

hi I am 48years old was diagonis with DCIS breast cancer had surgery on the 18th january was very successeful i am home recovering from the pain doing very good and now i am waiting on the results from the tissues my doctor took from under the right arm praying to go i do not… Continue reading Rose's Silver Linings

On September 21,2011 my surgeon called me with the news that the biopsy was positive for breast cancer. This came after having an ultra sound guided biopsy that was negative, but I have a terrific surgeon and a great radiologist that felt this small lump needed to be removed. Dr. M told that “it was… Continue reading Robbin's Silver Linings

I was diagnosed in Nov. 2010 with Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) after seeing my surgeon. I knew I had some form of breast cancer because an area on my breast was pink and ached. I always heard with breast cancer there is no pain. This type of breast cancer does not follow any rule. I… Continue reading Sandy's Silver Linings

My problem is it is my husband with the breast cancer. He had a breast removal 10 years ago. 17 positive lymph nodes. Chemo, raditation etc. Okay for 5 years. Came back as stage 4 metastatic breast cancer to his lung. Almost lost him than. He had a heart attack due to blood clot (radation)… Continue reading Judi's Silver Linings

I stumbled onto your lovely site and appreciate your point of view! My sterling jewelry company was created in memory of my mother who encouraged me to find silver linings in all life events. She always wore an estate cuff bracelet from her great grandmother and so I’ve always loved the simplicity and great taste… Continue reading Carolyn's Silver Linings

My experience was many years ago, in January 1994. I remember the same feelings of dread, the questions, the reality of my mortality hitting me square in the face. However, I had so much support, including from my husband. I had always wondered “IF” I ever get cancer, would he stay or run away. He… Continue reading Denise's Silver Linings

You know what your blog reminds me of….my favorite box of chocolates. Just once a year, I indulge in eating a box of Turtles. I only eat one a day and I savor Every.Single.Bite. When I read your blog, I get the same feeling….I know I am getting something really good when I see a… Continue reading Anne's Silver Linings

May 2008, my husband walked by me giving me a feel on the left side. He stopped and said “what is that”? I checked and told him it was probably a clogged milk duct. I was still nursing my 10 month old son and just figured that was normal from what I have read. For… Continue reading Alisa's Silver Linings

I was feeling fine at the turn of the new year 2009. Had my yearly digital mammogram in Dec. 2008 along with an ultrasound and I did not have any lumps anywhere in my breasts. Having a strong family history of breast cancer, I always had my guard up to keep on top of this… Continue reading Karen's Silver Linings