Have you had your annual mammogram this year?

Where were you nine months ago today? 

It was a cold, sunny day in January. The New Year had just begun, and we had resolutions to be better and make a difference in the world. Do you remember? I did not know it at the time, but cancer had been growing inside of me. I scheduled my annual mammogram in the morning. Every year I go, but 2020 was different. The doctor told me, “you have breast cancer.”  Weekend plans came to a halt. Plans to launch my own business came to a halt. Everything came to a halt and I felt numb. This was all before COVID.
Nine months have passed and today, I am different than I was on that cold winter day. I move slower and more purposefully. I look at things different. I am grateful for sunshine, and I am grateful for rain. I am grateful for smiles, and grateful for tears. I am grateful for family and friends, and I am grateful for strangers, especially those who sit with me at the cancer center while the chemo drips through their port to kill the cancer cells inside of them. I am grateful for the warm sunny days and grateful for the cool autumn nights. I am grateful for the freshly mowed green lawn and grateful for the colorful leaves falling from the almost bare trees. I am grateful for my skilled medical team. You are all angels who I am indebted to forever. 

I am most grateful for early detection. Without it, my story would be different. Early detection can make a difference. It did for me. Nine months ago, I had breast cancer and thyroid cancer growing inside of me. 




It’s been a long nine months and a difficult journey, but with two surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation behind me, today, I am cancer free. 


For all those who love you, for those you love, for yourself, and for me, please schedule your mammogram today. You are worth it!



Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 16, 2020 at 9:09 AM

    Love this Nora! You are a fighter and an overcomer. Cancer free- woohoo!!! Let's celebrate. Great reminder to get a mammogram. I am overdue. Looking forward to a time when we can all be back together again and I can give you a big congratulatory hug. Look forward to hearing about your new business!

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    1. UnknownOctober 16, 2020 at 9:59 AM

      This is Donna Lamprecht by the way, if it doesn't show you :)

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  2. LaurenOctober 16, 2020 at 9:15 AM

    Nora you are amazing! Such beautiful words from someone who has been through so much. I am so happy to know you are doing well. God Bless you and your beautiful family💕

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  3. UnknownOctober 16, 2020 at 12:07 PM

    I have been so worried and I have to say your strength to beat this damn cancer is just so amazing. I love this post and I love hearing all the great news and updates from Mike. You are a true symbol of courage and strength. I go for my mammograms faithfully as I have had a scare myself in the past. Keep on keeping on my friend! Love you.....

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  4. bpufferOctober 17, 2020 at 6:35 AM

    So proud of you and happy for your progress, Nora. As I approach 34 years since my first breast cancer I know that anything is possible. Believe! Much love, Barbara

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  5. UnknownOctober 17, 2020 at 2:56 PM

    I’m a 26 yr survivor and you are SO right, early detection is important!!

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  6. SherylOctober 19, 2020 at 12:45 PM

    Beautiful Nora! So happy to hear you are doing well!

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