As most of you know, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April of 2016. It’s been a long journey. As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought I would post a few pictures from the last year.
Please, don’t skip your annual mammograms. My cancer was too small to be detected in the monthly exams I gave myself. Even my doctor was unable to feel the lump. If it wasn’t for my mammogram, I wouldn’t have known I had cancer. In 2015, my mammogram was normal. In 2016, I had Stage 2 breast cancer. I don’t want to think about what it could have happened if I decided to skip the 2016 exam.
Mammograms are not fun. They’re not just uncomfortable, they hurt. Cancer kills. The choice is easy.
I’d like to thank my family (especially my husband and children) for taking care of me. I’m sorry you had to go through all of this. I’d also like to thank my friends for their support. For those of you – my family and friends – who have walked for me, thank you.
J. Rusolo Ward 
13 responses to “Throwback Thursday: In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month”
Always thinking of you – you are an amazing woman. ❤️
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Thanks, Karen!!!
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You are a strong woman, keep it up.
I may not know you personally, but I feel like you are a lovely lady and such quality would draw people to you.
Kind regards,
Doni
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1. You really did rock the bald look;
2. I already knew you look good in plum (?) from seeing that photo before so who cares if you have newly grown hair;
3. You obviously also look good in blue and am waiting for to see the new haircut; finally,
4. Respect to your resilience!
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Thanks, on all points! I thought loosing my hair would bother me, but it was the least of my worries. Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of things you need to consider when you’re bald (you always need to wear a hat outdoors, and any breeze makes you feel cold). Now to make an appointment at the salon! Xo
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Well, it all must make the anticipation sweeter. Good luck!
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Enjoy the pampering of your first trip back to the salon! Thanks for the reminder not to skip that painful process of a mammogram each year…so tempting to just forget about it. I’m glad you’ve come through your treatment journey with a vibrant smile and gratitude. Such an encouraging post!
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Thank you! I really need to find the right salon for this, don’t I?
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Yes, find a salon that will spoil you rotten! By the way, I like your hairstyle in the photo, but I suppose a trim is always good. I need to make an appointment for that myself. 🙂
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What a great message! And I really like that photo of you with your nephews. I hope you enjoy a well deserved spa day.
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Congratulations on being a survivor, my dear! I hope you feel as amazing as you look 😉
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Thank you! ❤
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Jo, I made a post featuring your epic comment! 😀
See the post here 🙂
https://quotesofdoniw.wordpress.com/2017/10/28/best-comment-of-the-moment-2/
Was not sure if you saw it 😛
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