My Story
I always thought Multiple Sclerosis was going to be my health issue. I was diagnosed almost 20 years ago and had been dealing with it. A few years ago, things had progressed and I had to quit my job to go on disability.
This April, it was time for my yearly . I went in and had my test as always. They said they saw a lump and needed me to go back in for a diagnostic mammogram and an . After the ultrasound, they handed me a pamphlet about a and told me to schedule- but 80% come back as .
After the biopsy, I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast cancer and it had also spread to at least one lymph node. Only 2% of people with MS get breast cancer!
I was lucky enough to get in on a so I avoided the “red devil” chemo. I am not doing too badly. Sometimes my numbers are low, but nothing to stop treatment. The worst part is the exhaustion and some of the digestive issues.
I have to continue treatment until December- chemo, , radiation and some type of surgery.