Day I

Hi, my name is Gwen. I am 39 years old, and I have breast cancer.

I just found out that I have breast cancer. Specifically, invasive ductal carcinoma. When the doctor was explaining the options, including his explanation of reconstructive surgery, what immediately came to mind was Austin Power's Fembots.

Thus the name for my blog. I anticipate having my own version of these Fembot cannons through this.

I have a strong history of breast cancer in my family, so I always suspected I could get breast cancer someday. I am not surprised. I wonder if I am still kind of numb. It hit me today that maybe I feel the way I do is because I am sort of thinking...  _I_ don't have cancer, my breast does.

I have three reason for creating this blog: 

1. I need this release.
2. It is a place I can share with everyone.
3. Someone may learn something which helps them or someone they care about. 

Quotes for today:
"I loved it when friends resisted the urge to say something 'wise' to fill the silence. Sometimes the wisest words are those that remain unspoken." ~ L.C., lung cancer survivor, from Help Me Live: 20 Things People With Cancer Want You To Know 

You don't have to say anything; just being here is enough. ~ Gwen 


Isaiah 53: 7
He was oppressed and afflicted,
   yet he did not open his mouth;
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter,
   and as a sheep before its shearers is silent,
   so he did not open his mouth.

I have a huge trust in God to care for me. I am okay. I will be okay. ~ Gwen