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Zusan

"I'm 36 years old, and just had a mastectomy."

Zusan

My name is Zusan Stellingwerf, I'm 36 years old, and just had a mastectomy. I found my lump when I was six-months pregnant. My friends told me it was milk because I was pregnant. My doctor told me to see a surgeon but I was waiting until I had my baby. A month after I had my baby, I went to see the doctor and found out it was cancer.

I just started my chemotherapy and have three more treatments to go, I'm looking forward to getting it done. I have to take hormone pills for five years. I feel nausea everyday, but I try to stay strong for the sake of my family.

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