I was diagnosed on October 14, 1999 at the age of 54.

Ruth

Diagnosed 10/14/99 at age 54; biopsy and port insertion 10/19/99; ER/PR+; 4 cycles Adriamycin & Taxotere; Bilateral mastectomy 2/11/00.

No evidence of disease found in breasts or left lymph nodes at time of surgery; 2 cycles Adriamycin and Taxotere; 33 rads ending 6/26/99.

I have been taking Tamoxifen since 3/99.

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When You Believe

Many nights we prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
And our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains long
Before we knew we could

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seems like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
And now I am standing here
My heart's so full I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say

There can be miracles
When you believe (When you believe)
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve (You can achieve)
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

They don't always happen when you ask
And it's easy to give in to your fear
But when you're blinded by your pain
Can't see your way safe through the rain
Thought of a still resilient voice
Says love is very near

There can be miracles (miracles)
When you believe (When you believe)
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve (You can achieve)
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe
You will when you believe
You will when you believe
Just believe
You will when you believe