I am Amy.  I am 43 years young. My initial breast cancer diagnosis was in June of 2009, one week before my 38th birthday.  I was misdiagnosed twice 10 months apart. I finally listened to my inner voice and insisted they drain the "cyst".  The "cyst" was stage 2 breast cancer.  I had chemo before lumpectomy and radiation.  My nodes were clear and I was told all was good.  I was on Tamoxifen for 3 and 1/2 years when my tumor markers doubled 3 times in a row.  CT revealed I had metastatic breast cancer in my liver, skin, and bones.  

I try to spend as much time as possible enjoying life with my loved ones.  I want to make some great memories for them.  Even though I do have hope, and do participate in trials, there is currently no cure for metastatic breast cancer.  So, I want to make sure I leave behind some great memories for my family and friends to remember me by.