Looking forward, as I approach the five-year mark – later this year on October 8th – since my metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis, I find myself reflecting on the journey—one filled with trials, triumphs, and deep gratitude. Almost 5 years. In the cancer world, that number holds weight. It’s a milestone I wasn’t sure I’d see, yet here I am, navigating the complexities of survivorship with equal parts hope and uncertainty.
TOO OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD, MISDIAGNOSED, OR JUST MISSED While I thought I had posted my last blog here back in November of last year, I was wrong. It turns out my health journey is far from over. While I am still technically cancer free at this point, the effects of cancer
Hi everyone! It’s been a while. This post has been brewing in my mind for too long. I’m writing you today as I begin to feel better from my second round of preventative chemo. These are the once every six months chemo infusions I’ll continue to get for three years.
Hello my friends, it’s been a while since I’ve posted, and it’s been quite an adventure over here. Like a long winding road trip through country roads, my recovery journey continues through twists and turns, peaks and valleys.
Hi everyone…It’s been a while since I’ve posted as I’ve tried to reassemble some normalcy in my life…HA! Instead of settling into normalcy – who even knows what normal is these days! – I’ve kept busy with ushering the twins through their first year of kindergarten, managing both oncology and
Today is a bittersweet milestone – the 1 year anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. What a year it’s been.
A quick update, because it’s worth sharing. … Yesterday I received a diagnostic mammogram on both breasts. Both were CLEAR – no cancer visible! The fear of the unknown is gone, making room for more hope, healing and heartfelt gratitude. The fight goes on, but knowing I continue to kick
Hello my friends, my family, my loyal travel companions. It’s time for a travel log update as my journey winds on. I saw my oncologist last week and I start ovarian suppression monthly injections and daily pills today. Of course I asked to wait until September to start. His calm
Well folks, I know it’s been a long time since I wrote a post and I appreciate your patience. I’ve been in hibernation.