My life has changed so dramatically in such a short period of time. Sometimes I don't know what my true reality is. At the beginning of September I was diagnosed with breast cancer....just typing it seems so ridiculous, I still find myself smiling in shock at how completely random it is. Random.... but I have to think this was most definitely a part of my path. Our health is something we take for granted everyday... it isn't until something goes awry that we then are brought back down to earth and realize how precious every moment is when we are healthy with functioning able bodies.

I am so humbled, I am without words. I never thought in a million years that this would happen to me, especially at my age, but I wanted to share to raise awareness as breast cancer in young women is very real, even if only 5% of women under 40 get it. Being in tune with your body is so important and I am lucky that I know myself well enough that I found my lump when I did.

I don't know why this is happening or how... all the doctors have seemed extremely baffled by my particular situation, given my current good health and active lifestyle... but I could spend forever with the why's and how's. I might never have an answer, all I know is I am here and this is my reality. At first I was angry, then incredibly sad, then just confused entirely but now I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude. Overwhelmed that I get to experience such a profound and meaningful journey... a true human experience.

We tend to think that living life to the fullest is all "good" things. It's all about our mindset and perspective... there is a delicate balance at play....you can't have the ups without the downs and you won't learn, grow and evolve without those challenges. They are beautiful so embrace them and remember it's all about your perspective .

My journey to healing starts today so I thought this was a fitting time to share. I have been so overwhelmed with love I could cry with the amount of support from those around me at this time. I am so appreciative it's unreal. My journey starts now, and it's going to be one hell of an experience. 

After doing the research, I am choosing not to do the standard treatment of chemotherapy so that I may have children one day, and not suffer any of the horrible side effects of this highly toxic form of treatment.
 
Because immunotherapy and other alternative therapies are not covered by my health insurance... we are paying out of pocket. So any help I receive helps me out.

If 200 of my friends donated $25.00 dollars each this is $5,000.00 and this will help with my Vitamin C infusions for almost 3 months. And this is just one of my therapies.

I am 26 years old, I have my whole life ahead of me, I want to be healthy, and not put more toxins in my body when toxins are what caused cancer to grow in me in the first place. I have so much gratitude for your support. Thanks again.