Berkley’s Story

Site created on April 18, 2019

Thank you for visiting!  I wanted a place to share my journey with all of my friends, family and anyone else following.  This is a very humbling experience and I am so grateful to have an amazing support system.  
My story begins in mid-March 2019.  I had this pain in my left breast that was comparable to a clogged milk duct while nursing. I didn't think too much of it, but it never stopped. One day when I got out of the shower I noticed my left nipple was totally inverted.  I knew something wasn't right. I made an appointment with my gynocologist. She did not feel anything, but sent me for a mammogram. They did find a spot, and sent me for an ultrasound. The radiologist then decided she wanted to do a biopsy. This was the day I have been most upset. It's the day you realize something could be wrong. I still remember the day my dad told me they found a spot on his pancreas. Other than his death, that was definitely the hardest day for me during his journey as well!  I went for my biopsy on. They called me the next day to share my diagnosis. The nurse told me it was mucinous carcinoma. The fighter in me immediatey surfaced and I am preparing for battle!  Thank you for following and standing behind me during my battle! I appreciate all the thoughts and prayers!  Love to all!

Newest Update

Journal entry by Berkley Casazza

It has been a while since I posted anything.  There hasn't really been anything exciting, which is a great thing!  I have a visit with my oncologist every 3 months, I am on an estrogen blocker and I had a clear breast MRI in November.  My hair has been growing, growing, growing! I have ditched the wig, and gone back blonde! It makes me feel the most normal.  I've never had short hair, but I am getting used to it.  SO much better than the alternative!  Kollins is doing great! She is as feisty and ornery as ever. (I have no idea where she gets it from) ;) 

Today marks 2 years since I heard the scariest words I've ever heard....you have cancer.  While I feel as normal as I have since my diagnosis, I know I will never be the same.  And that is ok!  The past 2 years have blessed me by allowing me to ponder about life and trying to learn how to display grace in everything I do.  I fail at this often, but always learn and move forward!  

I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy! Love to all!
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