Bobbie Troy

Hi, my name is Bobbie Troy and I am a 2X breast cancer survivor! My first Diagnosis was in June of 2010. I went to the doctor for my annual mammogram and waited for my doctor to call with my results. When I received his call, he instructed me to come back to complete another mammogram and an ultra sound as well. The following day, my doctor called and shared they had seen something and I would need to make an appointment to see a surgeon…so I did. During this appointment, he completed another exam, along with a needle Biopsy. The next day, when he called with a follow up, he revealed that I had breast cancer.

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing, I was so afraid. All I could think was “I want it out my body”. August 2010, I was schedule to have a lumpectomy. Next, I started Chemo treatment (September 2010 until February 2011) followed by 7 rounds

of radiation. The chemo made me really sick and I had to be hospitalized. During this time, I lost all my hair.

After completing treatment, I recovered and was told I was cancer free! I was so happy…all I could do was praise and thank God for healing my body. I prayed a lot and became closer to my friends and family. I put everything at Gods feet and left it there. My life went back to normal as I returned to work and proceeded with my normal routine!

March 2017, at the age of 63, I started having pain in my right breast…same as before. In addition, I would felt fatigue...all the time. After feeling hardness in my breast, I thought to myself, “It’s just scar tissue”. I went to the doctor for an

My second biggest supporter, my daughter. This photo was taken before my second diagnosis.

examination and ultra sound. Again, I was knocked off my feet. Cancer was back…not one tumor but three. Two of them were cancerous, stage three. I was devastated, numb and didn’t know what to think. I was telling my family and friends I was good but I really wasn’t. Unable to eat or sleep…the only thing that crossed my mind was, “This is the way I am going to die”. I felt as though I couldn’t live through this again. I prayed and cried so much until I became depressed. I remember praying and God spoke to my heart saying, “You are going to be alright. You are strong, you can do this”. It was then…I knew I had to fight.

My doctor called and shared words of encouragement and expressed that he had been thinking about me. He told me I could call him anytime. During this conversation, He suggested a double mastectomy, along with strong chemo. My surgery was scheduled for August 2017 and everything went well. The chemo treatment was

My sister, Ann. She too is a breast cancer survivor!

stronger and longer. It was the worst thing I ever had to endure. This time, not only

did I lose my hair but tons of weight and I almost lost my finger nails. After receiving treatment for a year, every three weeks, I am now cancer free!

Ladies, I encourage you to get your mammograms! Early detection saves lives. I’m beginning to feel like myself again. Having to go through cancer two times in seven years made me realize how precious life is. I’m living everyday like it’s my last. We do not know what tomorrow brings. I am thankful for my family, friends and coworkers for their love and support. Most of all, I am forever thankful to God for his love, mercy and his son, Jesus. Without him I know I would not be alive. So...again, ladies get your mammograms!!! It can save your life.

Thanks to Pink Treasures 98 for sharing my story

Bobbie Troy, Wilmington NC