Enduring the Process: The Breast Cancer Journey of Na'Tasha

I am a Na'Tasha, a loving mother of two, a compassionate vessel, with unwavering Faith. I am also a survivor of this horrible life altering beast breast cancer, as well as an Author. It has always been my belief that sometimes God will allow you to go through some things in life when our focus isn't where it should be or maybe we just need to slow it down, be still and trust in him for all things instead of forcing matters on our own. I said this to say..... I no longer force things to my own understanding, I seek God in all that I do, no matter the situation or test. God is always in control.

In August 2017, as time was nearing for my annual mammogram, I began having all types of feelings, and weird signs all geared towards breast cancer. Of course this upset me and I began to feel anxious as it raised many questions. I worked at a Women's Health Clinic, so it was convenient for me to ask questions. Those questions I'd asked and answers received pushed me to schedule my appt. a little earlier. It was my intuition, and a very detailed Technician that led me to my diagnosis, what I'd been feeling in my breast for the past four years and what my mammogram test results said to be dense breast tissue; was in fact breast cancer. It had been missed. I was now at a Stage 2b Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, 2 masses in my left breast.

I feel very blessed to have only received the oral medications for treatment, Tamoxifen for 3 years and now on Arimidex for 7, after choosing to have a double mastectomy.

One of the most memorable moments I would like to share with you all, is when I was actually diagnosed and my team of doctors told me that I would need to have Chemotherapy, as well as radiation, and a lot of it. I could remember looking into my daughter's eyes as she teared up, with fear and I began to do the same. I also felt the doctor that was giving out this information was full of himself; I did not appreciate his arrogance! he was the surgeon!. What the Surgeon failed to realize was that I knew Jesus, and my faith was unwavering. I believed!! and I knew if I trusted in him, I would be ok. Long story short, I prayed and I asked to be given an ease in all treatments or no treatment at all. And I stuck it in my bible. When I went back to get the date I would start my treatments, the Dr. just looked at me. I asked what's wrong? His reply was, he did not know what to do with me. My Onco score was low, I was in an intermediate stage. not necessarily needing the Chemo or Radiation. just Hormone therapy Tamoxifen!!!! Nobody but God. I believed. I trusted. and I stood on his word.

My Life now as a Survivor of Breast Cancer is full of Life, Self Love and realizations, New Norms, Adventures as well as day to day challenges. It's a choice you make. I choose to fight every day for the life God so graciously given to me. In fighting against breast cancer, I chose to focus not so much on the cancer itself, but how I chose to endure it. and that was graceful. I have good days and I have bad days. but what's important for me is that I get up swinging! The pains, side effects to meds that I take to prevent reoccurrence is no fun. But if that is all that I have to deal with and still have life, I will not complain. I just do the best that I can and Live. I will also continue to do my very best to encourage others to do the same. I am my Sista's Keeper.

I would like to encourage you all to do the best that you can do, and make the choice to live without fear. I know for some it will be easier said than done. Please be your own advocate. Do your research, and listen to your gut. That's intuition. Make decisions that work for you, it's your life. We can't control the cards we are sometimes dealt, but we can control how we respond to it. Breast Cancer is a beast! If we allow it, it will hold us captive and life as we know it will have passed us by. We have to Fight! because our lives depend on it. In the fight, surround yourself with positive loving people who will support you, lift you up. Stress and foolishness are not our friends. Join one of the many Breast Cancer sites/platforms for support if need be. For me I relied on my Faith in God. Healing scriptures were a weapon for the negative thoughts that tried to surface in my mind. find what works for you. God has given us Power and Authority, we just have to use it. Never lose Faith.Hope.

God's Blessings and Healing to you All.

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