I knew something was terribly wrong. I was incredibly tired; I had large, swollen lymph nodes under my arms and throughout the groin area. I did not feel “right”. I was dismissed by several doctors…at 40…the words depression, anxiety, and perimenopause were tossed around. An oncologist friend ordered a PET scan to allay my fears. A PET scan lights up in areas that have increased activity. I was lit up like a Christmas tree (unfortunately, it was July). So much for depression and menopause.

This story was written by Kim, Mitch’s sister. Mitch and Kim’s family has a long background of cancer ncluding their grandmother and mother both having breast cancer, and a paternal aunt that had breast cancer. Furthermore, Kim herself is a breast cancer survivor. She, with Mitch’s permission, asked that e share his story.