Unfortunately that was not the case.

Last week I had appointment with oncologist. I was diagnosed with fast growing cancer in my breast tissues. At this point they are saying stage 3. In just over 3 hours I have an appointment for orientation for upcoming chemotherapy. I am not sure yet of the exact start of the date for chemotherapy but I was told four sessions three weeks apart in order to shrink the tumour before surgery is done to remove it. They are not sure yet if I will need radiation. The oncologist estimated it will be sometime in August before the surgery can be done to remove the tumour. This means I will lose a significant amount of work.

This did not come as a total surprise. My family history...on both sides of the family tree...regarding breast cancer is totally off the charts. Both my mother and sister had breast cancer and survived. My sister had stage 4 and it had spread and they did not think she would survive but she is still alive 31 or 32 years later.

Breast Cancer is more common among women but it is not, repeat NOT totally out of the question for men as I am experencing. Men, please do yourself a favour and periodically check your chest/breast areas for any unusual lumps or growths.