Journal entry by Khirah Betts —
Well, anyone who knows me knows that I have gone through some stuff in these past 2 years. I am slowly starting to work my way back and attempt to get myself together. Well today, my doctor called me and said a lot to me. I honestly can’t tell you what all she said because one word stunned me and nothing else she said mattered. She said my recent mammogram and subsequent biopsy showed cancerous cells. What!!!!! And then it was complete silence for me even though she was still talking. I just handed the phone to Tre because I couldn’t think or feel anymore. I kept telling myself that I am a good person. I try to treat everyone right. I do for others. I just don’t get it after everything I’ve gone through, why another storm. I just tried to start me a little business and it looks like I’m going to have to stop that before it starts. It’s disheartening. But after about an hour or so I decided to end my pity party and have the fight of my life. I have been setup with appointments with an oncologist and a breast surgeon, afterwards I can provide more information. I found through my last ordeal that journaling helped, so I will continue. Cancer will not beat me!
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