Good stock?

Studies indicate that cancer is hereditary. I'm not sure if that's the case for all cancers but it is for BC. My family knows this fact first hand.

Six years ago, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She too had chemotherapy, radiation, and one another "state-of-the-art" procedure (brachi .... blah ... blah). My mom was a trooper through all her treatments. I don't ever remember her crying or getting angry (she may have done this in private). Of course, I only went to one of her chemo treatments ... and was politely asked not to come back. I didn't much enjoy watching my mom get her treatment ... I was so scared. My anxiety was through the roof, which had a domino affect on my mom. Needless to say, I didn't escort her to the Cancer Centre again! I am reminded everyday that today my mom is healthy.

Since I am not married and don't have a partner, my family and close friends have become my rocks. They have helped with everything from driving me to appointments to bringing us food to talking to Mikeala. I don't know where I'd be without their support.

I feel very fortunte to have my mom's knowledge and support (and the rest of my family) during this scary time. I'm probably more scared of the treatments then the fact that I actually have BC. My dad reminds me, "that come from good stock and chemo is doable". And, while I mostly agree with him ... how good is this stock really?! We both got it! But I can't think that way ... I need to try and focus on the positives ... my mom is living proof.

From what I read, people refer to having BC as a spiritual journey. I'm not quite there. Although I have had many gifts since being diagnosed, I haven't been enlighted yet.