Breast Cancer Awareness Spotlight – Stenita Major

27 Oct Breast Cancer Awareness Spotlight – Stenita Major

Stenita Major, 41 at diagnosis
Diagnosis: Triple Negative Breast Cancer
I AM A SURVIVOR!!!!

My name is Stenita Major and I am a breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in May 31, 2014 of the right breast. I went
through 6 months of chemotherapy, a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction (still in process). Before I was diagnosed in May, I had a mammogram at South Suburban Hospital and a 9-cm ductal carcinoma stage 1 was found. My dog detected it before I even had my mammogram and she wouldn’t let my own children or anyone else come near me without biting them two weeks before. Not knowing that dogs can smell cancer and detect it, I was ready to get rid of her, I was not understanding her new
behavior and continued crying. I was not aware, nor worried because I know God had me. Once I received the call, I knew it was time to fight. One thing I always kept in mind was never quit and always hold my smile. I went through chemo recording each session and praying for my other warriors. I encourage other ladies at the hospital that no matter what you keep pushing and you let others push for you when you are not physically and mentally able to do so. Through many ups and very few downs, I always thank God for placing the right people in my path to help me get through this. To the team of doctors, and my friends I cannot thank enough for all the support and
prayers. Most of all I thank GOD, because without him, I would not have survived, not been able to go through it with no pain, no sickness, no worries.

With God and my savior, JESUS Christ, he has kept me through this whole ordeal. My life has surely changed. In approaching my battle with breast cancer, I chose to be victorious rather than be a victim and I celebrate each day of my life! In closing, I say to all women get your mammogram and even if it nothing is seen, do your self-checks, keep Smiling, give GOD the praise and keep on moving breast cancer is not a death sentence.