Eileen Kastura, Treasurer, William Beaumont Hospital-Sharing & Caring Newsletter
09/30/2011
Thoughts and inspirations from Treasured, Eileen Kastura, presented in William Beaumont Hospital's -Sharing & Caring Newsletter.
Three years ago in July 2008 I laid down on my bed thinking about my daughter starting her senior year of high school and what changes would occur within the next 12 months. I had no idea just how many changes there would be and how my life would be transformed. That night I noticed, shall we say, that my left breast was acting more like a 23 year old breast and not a 43 year old breast, as it did not “flop” as the right one did. Upon examination I found my lump (lovingly referred to as Lovttie). Well you all know the story of the next three weeks…test, test, and how about another test. August 11, 2008, I was diagnosed stage III, triple negative, BRCA1 positive breast cancer.
August 30, 2008 - my 44th birthday. Thoughts for the day… Will I see my daughter graduate? Will I see a 45th birthday? Will I see my youngest daughter start her senior year?