I am a 2 1/2 year survivor of triple negative breast cancer. I was diagnosed on 5-18-09, at the age of 41. I have undergone several surgeries, chemo, radiation and numerous hospital visits due to complications and infections. I missed the first day of kindergarten and the first day of high school for my kids, due to my first chemo treatment. I also lost my father to lung cancer halfway through my journey. I had attempted a couple of different support groups locally and had difficulties finding the support I needed. I then created a private support group on Facebook by the name of Pink Links. This has been an inspiration to me and many others so that we do not have to go this journey alone. I vow to try to make this group a “safe haven” free of all drama. I want everyone to feel welcomed and not chastised for how they feel, or what they say. Which is a problem that I ran into with a local support group that I was a part of leadership in. I have 3 kids, 16 year old twins and a 7 year old, all boys. My husband and I are approaching our 21st wedding anniversary. I wish to eventually make the Pink Links into something that can assist many more women and help to give them some hope and love at the end of the dark tunnel of cancer.
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I am a 2 1/2 year survivor of triple negative breast cancer. I was diagnosed on 5-18-09, at the age of 41. I have undergone several surgeries, chemo, radiation and numerous hospital visits due to complications and infections. I missed the first day of kindergarten and the first day of high school for my kids, due to my first chemo treatment. I also lost my father to lung cancer halfway through my journey. I had attempted a couple of different support groups locally and had difficulties finding the support I needed. I then created a private support group on Facebook by the name of Pink Links. This has been an inspiration to me and many others so that we do not have to go this journey alone. I vow to try to make this group a “safe haven” free of all drama. I want everyone to feel welcomed and not chastised for how they feel, or what they say. Which is a problem that I ran into with a local support group that I was a part of leadership in. I have 3 kids, 16 year old twins and a 7 year old, all boys. My husband and I are approaching our 21st wedding anniversary. I wish to eventually make the Pink Links into something that can assist many more women and help to give them some hope and love at the end of the dark tunnel of cancer.
Thank you, Elise
