I walk because I can!

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"I walk because I can" - that's what I told people last year when asked who I'm walking for in the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. After this past week, that's starting to change. From now on, I'm walking for me. And for my sisters, and for my nieces, my aunts, my mothers, my cousins, my friends... And you. Last week was my scheduled routine mammogram. Two days later I received a call from my doctor's office telling me there were abnormalities in my right breast (my Saturn boob). I needed to go back for a second set of pictures. Chances are this is just calcium deposits. I went back Friday. The magnified pictures they took on Friday showed that the findings were probably benign. The radiologist suggests I return in 6 months for follow-up pictures. They want to track changes, if there are any, to determine what is going on and what, if anything, needs to be done. I will be talking with my doctor early next week to find out what is really the best option. Personally, I'd rather have the biopsy now instead of waiting 6 months good or bad... Unfortunately, I don't really understand what is happening. Although I take my participation in the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk very seriously, I barely paid attention to the details. I always thought "This will never happen to me, I just want to help other people." Well, something is happening to me and thankfully enough people have walked before me that I am able to find out very early in the game what is going on. Thank you to those of you who were able to donate and support me last year. Your generosity and encouragement are helping me now, when I may need it the most. My "early detection" may be nothing, but it's very reassuring knowing that the capabilities are there for me. I would like to share with you a couple things I have learned through this: Get your scheduled mammograms, DO NOT put them off Conduct regular self-exams If the economy allows, click on the link in my profile and donate - no amount is too small or too big If you can't donate, walk - it is truly an experience you will never forget And remember - "Everyone Deserves A Lifetime!" Thank you all for your continued generosity and support!