For years, I’ve been trying to ignore the discomfort and changes on my skin. I had been told it was a normal side effect of aging, and I didn’t want to believe that something was wrong. But the pain and irritation kept getting worse, and I finally decided to get it checked out.
After numerous tests, I was told I had Paget’s Disease of the Nipple. I was in shock. I had never heard of it and wasn’t sure I wanted to know any more. I was terrified of the potential treatments and the effects they would have on my life. I was ready to give up.
But after talking to my doctor and learning more about the condition, I began to accept it. I realized it wasn’t the end of the world, and that there were treatments available to keep it in check. I decided to find strength and courage in accepting my new normal.
With the help of my doctor and family, I was able to find hope for a future that I thought would be lost. I am now living life to the fullest and determined to make the best of the condition. I take the necessary precautions and treatments, but I won’t let Paget’s Disease of the Nipple define me. I’m on a journey and will continue to take it one step at a time.