Trisha’s Cancer Journey

In 2001 Trisha experienced her first encounter with cancer via her sister, who was diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, with lymph node involvement.  From then on she made it a ritual to undergo a mammogram, which were always negative, until 2015.

She entered a diagnostic clinic in a hurry and was stalled by a persistent sales person to upgrade to a 3D mammogram.  She ultimately gave in only to be told she would have to come back for an ultrasound.  She sat in the room with the other worried ladies reassuring them they all probably just had cysts. (She had just buried a good friend from Bile Duct cancer a mere two months prior.)  The ultrasound was inconclusive but the radiologist said she could see a shadow so they proceeded with a biopsy.

Trisha was later called and told she had Stage 1, Luminal B, Grade 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer.  Following a lumpectomy and lymph node removal she was told she most likely would just have to do radiation and take a pill for five years. She made an appointment with a Radiologist who said no, your tests came back showing your cancer is highly aggressive and they showed it could be in her blood system. She spent the remaining six months of 2015 to complete a l4 rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and a full hysterectomy.

She was born in Lubbock, TX and graduated from Highschool in Dalhart, TX before relocating to the Dallas, TX metroplex.  Her biggest pride is not beating cancer but being the mother to an incredible adult daughter and teenage son whom she both adores.  

She continues her battle but has focused on her health and all tests have been negative to date.  She found a way to battle through it with humor, humility, faith, positivity and perseverance.