My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in may of 2009. When you receive news like this you remember that exact moment. I am a figure skater and we were on our way to one of my practices when she told me. I felt like my world fell apart. Its hard receiving that news and trying to be strong. I tried to stay strong not only for my sake but for my moms sake. I didnt want her to see how devistated I was. So i hid my feelings. I stayed strong around her, but I lost it when I was alone. The hardest part about my mom's experience, was the chemo. She went through 8 sessions of chemo. She started to lose her hair and I was the one that had to shave her head. That was the hardest thing I have EVER had to do. Seeing your mom with no hair is like seeing a completely different person. Like all the other times, I stayed strong and did it for her. My mom worked throughout her whole experience, and is a very strong women. Her doctors now tell her that she is cancer free, and we are all hoping and praying she stays this way. The one thing I learned from this experience is that I want to be as strong as my mom is, for the rest of my life. Im glad it wasn't worse because I dont know I would do without my mom. She is my lifeline, my light, my hope that even though life throws obsticles in your life, you can overcome them with your will power, and the power of your family and friends. I hope for a cure everyday because I dont want people to go through what I went through. Its not fun, but my mom's cancer was on mild side, so I just want to say sorry to those who are have a worse experience. I wish people didnt have to go through this. So good luck to those of you who are going through this experince right now and my hopes and prayers are with you all. I just want to say thanks for letting me share my story, and I love you mommy! Thanks for being strong!