It's hard to believe it has been 2 years! A lot has changed in that time. The biggest change and the biggest blessing is I am now a grandmother! I did not know that I could love anyone as much as I love my children and then came Liam! It's an indescribable feeling. He is... Continue Reading →
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It has been 10 months since my last post but I could not let this month go by without reminding everyone how important it is to get your mammogram and do your monthly self check. I know it's easy to disregard all of the posts and the pink things you see this time of the... Continue Reading →
Weddings, Graduation, Jamaica and a Mammogram!
Today is December 20, 2022. We are almost to the 1 year mark of this journey. I had my first diagnostic mammogram today since its been 6 months since chemo ended. I was nervous to get this done. After the "squeeze" I had to wait for about 20 minutes while the Dr. read the results.... Continue Reading →
Life After Cancer
Today is September 2, 2022. 3 months from my last chemotherapy treatment and 1 month after my last radiation treatment. It has definitely been a weird month physically, mentally and emotionally. I had my port removed at my breast surgeon's office on August 15. I was nervous about getting it removed in her office rather... Continue Reading →
Treatments are finished!
This has been an important week in my journey. I finished my last radiation treatment on Monday and met with my oncologist Thursday. She said that I am finished with treatments. I have to come in every 3 months for blood work and mammogram every 6 months. No other medication at this time. My blood... Continue Reading →
Happy birthday to me!
Today is my 52nd birthday. I never thought I would be battling cancer at this point in my life. It's easy to ask "why me?" but why not me? This terrible disease touches lots of people of all ages. I have met so many wonderful people through this journey. Mostly women of all ages gracefully... Continue Reading →
Radiation
I met with the Radiation Oncologist again on June 22. She reviewed what to expect during radiation and was making sure I was healthy enough after chemo to withstand radiation. Everything looked good so they scheduled my "Mapping" Appointment for the 24th. If you remember from last post, we moved on June 23rd. So yes... Continue Reading →
Life after Chemotherapy
It's been a little over 4 weeks since my last chemo treatment. I had hoped to update earlier but it has been a crazy busy month. Unfortunately, I had some more side effects to deal with. The stomach pain I mentioned in my last blog ended up being Shingles. I had a few bumps on... Continue Reading →
Final Chemotherapy Treatment Complete in Pink!
Today, Thursday June 2, 2022, I completed my final round of chemo. Thank goodness all of my levels were good and I could get it done! The drugs were great and I got a really good nap. I started the day receiving a video from my family and close friends. It was so sweet! I... Continue Reading →
More side effects – May 31, 2022
I was really hoping that Taxol would be better than AC. I was wrong. This treatment is actually worse. The leg pain starts on Saturday after chemo. It is a combination of muscle and bone pain from my hips to my feet. This time I also had pain in my lower ribs. I have absolutely... Continue Reading →
The "C" Word 