(I posted this in my myspace blog and wanted to share here too). I will update more after things go back to normal at home…)

Sometimes I still can’t believe it but it’s true, but 4 years ago today I had surgery for cervical cancer and have been cancer free ever since! I am very fortunate to have such great doctors and even though 2004 was a tough year, I made it through with the support doctors, family and friends. For the women who read this PLEASE be sure to get check ups on an annual basis, regardless of what you may hear or read, had I not gone annually I may not have been so lucky since the cancer appeared a year after a perfectly normal exam. Had I listened to the media and only gone every other year because of my history of healthy exams they wouldn’t have been able to catch the cancer in the beginning stages and things could have been worse. And for any guys who decide to read this, please pass the info on to the women in your lives.

Cervical Cancer is not genetic and can be treated when caught in time. There are so many treatments available that there is no need for women to continue to die from this. For more information on about cervical cancer click here.

Sorry if I got too heavy there for a minute, but it’s not something I talk about very often and it’s times like today that I realize how lucky I am. The good news is that the cancer has not come back and I have been totally fine since AND I only have1 year left of having to go in for 3 month follow-up visits. Ladies, I’m sure you can imagine my joy. Those who know me personally are probably aware of the other complications that I had after the initial surgery, and the good news is that my leg has pretty much been back to normal since ’05. I’ve been back in my 4″ heels for a few years and after a 4 year break from dancing I finally started taking classes again! This time around it’s Hula and Flamenco although I am contemplating going back to Belly Dance again soon.