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Barbara Palm
On February 12, 2008, two days after by fortieth birthday, my journey began. I knew something was wrong when the ultrasound technician kept moving really slowly over one particular spot. Tears started running down my face, and I was sick to my stomach! I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING TO ME…
I was officially diagnosed on February 22, 2008, with stage IIB breast cancer. I had a modified radical mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation.
I still live every day with the fear that the cancer will come back. I just want to get to that place where I only have fear once in awhile.
I know it is hard to believe, but good things have come from this experience. I have fallen more deeply in love with my husband of 18 years, and I have gotten better at not sweating the small stuff while raising two teenagers. I know the true meaning of the saying, “Life is too short.” I am a more compassionate nurse. I think every nurse should be a patient for a day.
I get a great deal of satisfaction from being able to help new survivors with whom I come in contact. I didn’t choose to be in this sisterhood, but I’m proud to be a part of such a great community.
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