My mother has finished her chemotherapy with success. Chemotherapy is a rocky road, I must say. A few weeks after she had started Chemotherapy for her Breast Cancer, she knew that she would eventually start loosing all of her hair; so she went to the local beauty school where she knew some girls that worked there, and she had them shave her head, “to get it over with” she had came home and said to me and my family. I felt so bad for her when she pulled off the hat she was wearing after she had her head shaved, and she started to cry, and then I couldn’t help but cry myself. I gave her the biggest hug I have ever given her, and I looked at her and told her that she was still as beautiful as ever, if not more now than before. The next day I went out to the mall and some stores looking for some cute scarves and hats, and I ended up buying her a really nice wigg. When I gave it to her, she felt a little embarressed to wear it, but appreciated me going out of my way to try to make her feel better. We laughed and joked around, as she tried it on…I had to help her some, because I think she put it on backwards the first time .
One evening my father made a comment about her hair sticking up, when it was growing out a little bit, and that really hurt her feelings. I was so upset that he had even said anything, but he wasn’t trying to be mean- but that one comment made my mom go from walking out the door with him to go out to dinner- to turning around and going and putting on the nice wigg I had boughten her, and she said to him, “Do I look better now??” I laughed and said, ” Mom, your so pretty, whether you wear a wig or not, don’t take what he said to heart. She ended up taking off the wigg after a minute and we all were laughing. I guess in time, like everything that changes, we get use to it. Everyone got use to my mom having short hair, and now she likes it. Im actually a little jealous of her because I wish I did not have this thick hair to blow dry and straighten all the time. I have sooo much hair it’s crazy! Besides loosing hair, while she was going through chemotherapy, she tasted food differently than before. I went out to eat with my mom at a restuarant she loved one day, and she ordered something she use to really like, but when it came and she tasted it-she couldn’t eat it because of the chemotherapy changing her taste in foods. I felt awful! But things changed and she found different foods that she could taste better and actually liked, so don’t worry so much about it ladys. If you are going through chemotherapy or are deciding if you may decide to, please talk to your family and your doctor more about it. Your health care provider will give your medication for any symtoms that are involved with the process, and in no time you will be feeling better and on your way to recovery. Chemotherapy saved my mother’s life, and I’ve learned alot from the whole process, like to be strong no matter what comes your way…and that even if you have no hair, you are still beautiful. It is whats inside of you that really matters, and if other’s don’t see that, than they are not worth your time. To be truely beautiful, is to be strong, supportive, kind, and non judgemental…along with other factors that would take forever to write down- but my point is that sometimes we have to go through some tough situations, and if we can make it through them, we just become stronger. Life is so precious, and time seems to fly by, so enjoy and embrace your life and time with those you love.

I want to thank everyone for all of your kindness and thoughtful comments, it has been awhile since my last post, and it really was touching to read all of my responses. I created this website, to honor my mother, who has been a truely strong woman through this whole process. Life is a special journey, or maybe an adventure, never knowing exactly what lies ahead. There will always be a rocky road, and it is up to you to follow the detour sign to the smooth road that you know you can take instead… Happiness is yours, because it is you that is in control of your lifes direction, so my advice is to live your life with a positive and accepting aspect…

The picture posted below is of my mother and her dogs as they all relax on the couch, a few days after her mastectomy. A mastectomy is a surgical removal of the entire breast, and for several centuries has been used as a great way to treat breast cancer. Currently, woman or even men who are diagnosed with breast cancer (Yes, men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer, yet many do not speak of this for some reason, and some do not even know.) are receiving the modified mastectomy, which involves preserving as much of the breast tissue as possible, which was not the case in the 1970′s and 1980′s; When they would remove all of the breast tissue, along with the chest muscles, lymph nodes inside of the armpit, because they believed back then that if they removed as much of the tissue as possible- the cancer would most likely not be able to form again.
My mother had her whole breast removed, and then soon after, had reconstruction surgery. When I brought her home, she was on heavy medication for the pain, so I helped walk her to the car drove her home. Make sure after any surgery that you have a friend or family that will be waiting to drive you home.The doctors said that she could not have any sugar, but my mother, being strong willed and on heavy medication and in pain, emotionally and physically, wanted some “jello”. I will never forget how much we were laughing, especially me, when she kept telling me to bring her jello. She told me that she was a nurse and that it was fine for her to have a little of it, and that it was sugar free, so it would be fine! My father did not want to give her anything she was asking for but some crackers, and I felt awful, and ended up sneaking her that jello . After she had something in her stomach to make her feel better from fasting and a long day at the hospital, she was exhausted as I made a comfy modified bed for her; with a table where she could reach easily for a drink. I checked on her throughout the night, making sure was was okay and didn’t have a fever. The next day, when her mind was a little bit clearer from the medication wearing off, I was talking to her about how she was acting and what she was saying to me, and we laughed so hard I was crying. Bad things sometimes bring out good things.
The dogs had to be put in another room while she slept, because I couldn’t have them jumping onto her and possibly hurting her after she had just had two major surgery’s. The three dogs we have always know how to make my mom and whole family feel better, and they can always somehow tell when she is in need of some love!  She keeps a pillow on her chest, to protect herself,  just in case one of the dogs accidentally jumps up on her! They continue to help her along her road to recovery, giving her the unconditional love and support she needs, as well as some kisses and laughs… She continues to be strong as she recovers, and has been more positive than ever about every new day that comes.

When anyone hears of “Chemo”, it overwhelmes not only the person diagnosed with Breast Cancer, but every loved one and person in their life. Even people around the world who have not experienced the feeling of being diagnosed, or having someone close to them going through this battle…really care and give tremendous support to those who must go through this battle. We must really believe that this is a battle we will all overcome and win in time. When you believe, nothing is impossible.

My mom is currently going through six months or longer, of Chemotherapy, and is having her reconstruction surgery done. The day before my mothers first Chemotherapy Treatment, she was very nervous, because she had been to the Cancer Center before and had said to me,” Jessica…I really don’t want you driving me to my first treatment…me and your dad went for the first time and ended up having to reschedule after speaking with the doctor there….it’s just very emotional jess”. She told me that what you see there is can be depressing. I understood after I refused to say no, and went with her to her appointment. My dad had went with her before to the cancer center, and was very emotional, and that is normal for anyone. When you see a loved one going through something serious and life threatening, you seem to feel hopeless, when you really giving them hope. Being there helps more than words can say. My mother told me she felt bad about everyone worrying so much about her as she was going to her chemotherapy appointments, and I told her that she did not plan on developing Breast Cancer, or putting anyone through an emotional and stressful situation; And that we all cared about her so much and would be by her side no matter what happened. My family is the most important thing to me, and that is one reason why I started this website. My dad and mom today are doing great, and they actually seem to go out on more dates together than before she had cancer. I believe sometimes in life it takes something terrible happening for something beautiful to occur after…

My dad was the one to take my mother to her first treatment at the Cancer Center, as she went under a six hour procedure, just after having an appointment to have her chemotherapy the day before. My dad, sister, and I waited anxiously in the waiting room as my mother was having her surgery. I couldn’t help but to pray in my mind, and to try to stop all of the thoughts from racing around in my head as I waited for the doctor to come speak with us in the waiting room. I have to say, waiting there gave me and my family alot of time to think about everything. It really awoken something inside of us all… to feel the seriousness of this disease…and it also made me realize what was really important in my life. It was no longer that brand new car, or thinking of what movie to watch… or that new outfit or purse we had to have…it was having my mother and my family. I realized how I hadn’t been there like I should have been in the past, and that it took this illness and the whole entire situation, to awaken everyone to what it was that we were really living for.  We all love, and without love, what do you have? I have much to be grateful for, and I thank the doctors for my moms successful first Chemo Treatment and the last. After having a really nice talk with my mother the first day of her chemotherapy appointment, I tried to give her as much support as I could before she and my father left; And I will never forget when she came back from her first day feeling positive and fearless…after all of the support of course .

Her first side effects were mainly being very tired, and as the next day when the medicine was kicking in more, she began to have bowl movements and discomfort of her stomache. She had to go to work the next night, ( She is still a night nurse at an assistant living facility, taking care of hundreds of patients a night until early in the morning ) and had to run to the bathroom quite a few times she had told me ( Sorry to be so blunt, but it is what happens from the medicine ), so a change of cloths is good if you are planning on working or going out after your treatment, just in case. Your Health Care Doctor will give you medicine to help with the side effects of the Chemotherapy or other treatment you are going through, so don’t worry so much. My mother was a bit nauseas for a little while from the Chemotherapy, but she was given medication that helped her through all of her side effects, or most of them at least. Talk to your doctor about the side effects and medications that will be available for you after and during treatment. Ask your doctors when you will start feeling the effects of the medication, and when you should take the medication they will give you. The more information you get, the better, and also tell your Health Care Professional about any and all symptoms you are having and keep in touch with them often, and make sure to get a phone number in case of any emergency.

Chemotherapy also changes how you taste some of the foods you were use to eating before, so don’t be too surprized if you bite into your favorite food and it seems to not be your quite favorite anymore . But don’t get worried or upset, in time you will learn about other foods that you like and can taste better.  Remember that your recovery is more important than a food you like at the time and know that after the time flys by like my mothers did, you will return to eating what foods you love! You will be able to taste normally in time. Another good thing to do is to look into certain foods that fight cancer. I recently gave my mother a book and ever since, she has been changing her diet some. There are foods out there that have natural ingredients in them, that will help your immune system and taste great…while fighting Cancer.

If you focus on the negative of this, then the likely outcome will be negative. It is like waking up late and letting something small ruin your day by thinking negatively, instread of moving on and getting past that missed alarm clock…If you let the bad thoughts consume your mind-nothing good is going to come from it…but if you can just get past that first bad experience and move forward positively, good things are in the near future. I keep my thoughts and prayers high for my mother and family, and for every single person reading this out there, that everything is going to be okay, once you take that first step.

To anyone out there who wants to leave a comment on my blogs, saying that “they are not sure this is true…but thanks for leaving a post” My mother does have Breast Cancer, and my family is going through a very hard time right now, along with millions of others. Everything I write here is from my heart, sincere, and TRUE…along with information i’ve gathered from doctors that have treated my mother and more. Thank you for your time and to those who leave supportive comments, and can understand what I and others are going through, and especially for your respect and kindness. God Bless you all. Be strong. With Hope all things are possible….we just have to wait sometimes…

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Breast Cancer Awareness was first started after my mothers diagnosis of Breast Cancer, which led me to here, developing Breast Cancer Awareness. I wanted Breast Cancer Awareness to be a place where people can visit and find the information and help they are searching for. It is time that we all become more educated about Breast Cancer. Become more Aware about Breast Cancer today by searching through Breast Cancer Awareness and the many Breast Cancer Articles, Videos, Information and more; And see how our researchers are working around the clock to help find a cure for this disease. I dedicated and Built Breast Cancer Awareness for my mother Connie and to help others effected by Breast Cancer. My mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer a few years ago now and is doing much better. She had to have one Breast removed ( a Mastectomy ), Chemotherapy, Reconstruction Surgery and much more. My mother is such a strong woman and has the biggest heart. I love her more than anything in this world and I hope the Resources and Information here at Breast Cancer Awareness will be able to help anyone who is dealing with Breast Cancer in any way.

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” We should not let our fears hold us back from pursuing our hopes. “  - John F. Kennedy          

Breast Cancer is something that I wanted to learn more about, especially ever since the day my mother called me after her doctors appointment, to tell me the bad news of her test. She explained to me she had been diagnosed with  Stage 2 Breast Cancer and had also tested positive for the HER-2 gene. I was really emotional, and I just kept hoping that she was joking or that I was in some bad dream…But I knew I wasn’t. Thinking my mother may not have that long to live broke my heart, so I just prayed, and tried to research as much information as I could on her diagnosis. I felt my heart drop into my stomach as I heard those words. She told me not to worry, and that she would be going into surgery for a Mastectomy, and then possible reconstructive surgery the next week. It took me a moment,to hold back my tears, as I tried to find the right words to say, to help comfort her. As we both pushed the end buttons on our phones, I dropped to the floor and rested my head down, crying as I had flashbacks of when I was little and use to be scared of the dark. I remembered all of the times I would sneak into my parents bedroom at night, and waking my mother up quietly, and asking if I could sleep next to her.  My mother always knew how to comfort me when I was scared or needed help, and that really opened my eyes about the importance of me being there for her at this difficult time, and to learn more about Breast Cancer Awareness. The Video below is one of the many Breast Cancer Videos Breast Cancer Awareness has to offer. Visit the “Informative Breast Cancer Videos” Page for more Breast Cancer related Videos. Become more Aware of Breast Cancer by  informing your family and friends about Breast Cancer Awareness!

After finding out about my mothers Breast Cancer diagnosis, I was inspired to start Breast Cancer Awareness, so I could provide as many helpful breast cancer facts, information, tips, videos, and much more about Breast Cancer Awareness to as many people as possible; So the world can become more aware of Breast Cancer. The most important step woman of all ages need to take, would be doing regular self breast examinations, and getting to know your breasts; so you can realize when you are having symptoms and what to watch out for in case you need to call and schedule an appointment to see a doctor about having a mammogram. I also would like to add that there are new Pages and Blogs posted! I have added a “Breast Cancer Videos” Page, which has many videos relating to a number of Breast Cancer topics, recent research that has been done, and more. I hope you find it helpful, and some videos will show you how different procedures are preformed, so please visit the breast cancer video page when you have some free time. Thank you all for becoming a part of the Breast Cancer Awareness Community, and come back for much more new blogs, videos, and helpful tips and information! If you enjoy the information here and would like to make a donation to help Fight Breast Cancer; And to keep Breast Cancer Awareness available and free to the public, please visit the donation page, or you can enter any donation amount below. Breast Cancer Awareness appreciates your donations and for helping to keep Breast Cancer Awareness running. Thank you!