Leeann Tweeden Instagram – This is 50! I am so grateful to be celebrating this milestone birthday for many reasons. For one, my mother never made it this far. She died of breast cancer when she was 46.
These pictures were taken 3 weeks ago by my dear friends. I have known Mario and Michelle since I was 19. Joi, I have known since I was in my 30’s. I wanted to document my life at 50, but there was another reason. We shot these pictures the day before I went in to have breast surgery. My yearly mammogram in March revealed abnormal tissue in my left breast. After many mammograms, a biopsy, ultra sounds and MRIs, pathology came back NO CANCER, but that I had two types of pre-cancerous cells growing. Decision was made to have a lumpectomy and remove the surrounding tissue. Grateful that in the post-op pathology, that tissue was also found to have no cancer. So no need for radiation or hormone therapy. 🙏🏼
Now, it is vigilance and continued yearly mammograms. Thank God for modern medicine. I’m here for another trip around the sun!
I am so fortunate to be loved by my incredible husband and beautiful children. I couldn’t imagine this life without them. ♥️
(And a special thank you to my friends who looked out for me and my family during my surgery and recovery. From picking up our kids at school, the text messages from afar, sending of flowers and groceries…I have no words. Just know how much I love and appreciate each and every one of you!) | Posted on 13/Jun/2023 23:32:25
