12/14/18…a date that will forever be stuck in my head. This is the day I received that awkward phone call from my GYN . Those words..”we received the results of your biopsy, and you have Stage 0 Breast Cancer.”…Gulp.
I’m not sure I heard anything else after I heard those words. Immediate tears began which was challenging as I was in the car, fighting Milford traffic and trying to process those words. I was sobbing. I could tell my dr. didn’t feel comfortable sharing this news but she did her best to be comforting and supportive.
This is when I started to see my life now flash before my eyes as this wasn’t the kind of thing that was supposed to happen to me. I mean I’m only 43 and heck just ran a 1/2 marathon in October! I have zero family history of breast cancer, so this isn’t supposed to happen! I was sad, angry, confused. Why oh why was this happening?!!
When I got home, I remember walking in the door feeling numb and seeing Bryan sitting in the office. I sat down and my heart sank thinking about how to share this. But I had to say those words..”the results of the biopsy didn’t come back how we expected.” Bryan was as shocked as I but held me tight and wiped away my tears. He was so reassuring, calm and supportive in that moment. It’s a moment I won’t forget as it was a testament to our love, the vows we shared and to his warm, strong heart. He knew exactly I needed.
This day became a day I soon won’t forget and begins this journey.
One Tough Cookie 
Beautifully written Nancy! I was not surprised by wonderful Bryan’s reaction……he knew what to do and say and when to just hold you. I will look forward to your blogs….a cathartic way to move forward positively. I have many many friends who are breast cancer survivors. You are one of them. A Virtual hug from me! Jill
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I am with you Nancy. Prayers and hugs.
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Nancy Please know that you and your Family will be in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Your support system will be as amazing as you are. You got this beat!! Please let me know what I can do to help! Love and hugs! Alice
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Thank you for sharing such a difficult journey with us! Your story is resonating close to home for me – I am filled with both tears and complete optimism in the strength and positivity that is at your core being. You inspire me to be strong and optimistic. You are amazing. You are STRONG 💪🏻 and loved. You are a survivor. I am so very thankful for you and for sharing your journey with us. It is starting to make me think differently about my own journey and remindse to stay strong, stay positive and feel well!
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Thank you Mahlana! 💖🙏
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