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My story of going to "bat against breast cancer":
Melissa Paskvan
On 8/1/ 2009, My husband and son had just left that day for vacation, when I found my lump by chance when I felt something along my bra band line under my breast. My heart just sunk, and I was in disbelief that my worst fear was now happening to me. I reacted fast and two days later I got in for a mammogram followed by an ultrasound. My 2cm. lump did not show up on the mammogram images and it was thought to be just a cyst but I insisted on a needle biopsy right then and there. Another 2 days go by, and I received the call from my doctor. I'm 41 and I have cancer... I was numb. 2 long weeks later, I met with my surgeon who told me that I have a rare and aggressive form of cancer that doesn't respond to hormone therapy,Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a very aggressive type of cancer thats been striking younger women. I knew I was in for a fight and had to be strong and stay focused. I opted for a lumpectomy, followed by an intense cocktail chemotherapy every other week for 3½ months and then 33 radiation treatments. As I am getting back on my feet again, my new normal is living for the moment, be happy, enjoy life, my family and friends and to reach out, give reassurance and educate breast cancer patients particularly in the area of TNBC. Self-breast exams saves lives! I'm going to bat for those that are still battling!.. I'm gonna bat breast cancer out of Jacob's Field!
