Diagnosis

So.

My mother looked beautiful in her yellow shall yesterday -- the color of happiness and hope.

Hope...

My mother was diagnosed with IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma) Breast Cancer yesterday June 3, 2009.

Breast Cancer + my mother + me = never EVER did I ever think that I would ever have to face the "C" word. I always thought about it, felt empathetic towards those who had it, but never thought twice that I would ever have to be affected by it so personally...

::WAKE UP CALL::

Well as I said, my mother was fully diagnosed yesterday with IDC stage 3, grade 3 breast cancer. FABULOUS! Now what does this mean? Well, she will have to undergo a double mastectomy, chemo, radiation and reconstruction... all within the next few months to come.

How does it feel to hear that your mother is diagnosed with breast cancer? I guess I am still trying to wrap my head around this, trying to figure out what to expect in the few months to come. I must remain ALWAYS positive and be there for my mother. She will need the support -- especially from me and my brother (although she does receive massive support from all of her friends & co-workers)... but ours she will need most.

I don't know where to go from here, but I am sure that where ever I am to go, it is only the beginning of a long journey ahead.

xoxo