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Putting the can in cancer

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My diagnosis and experience at Revere Healthcare

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Living with Metastasized Breast Cancer – Changing your Mindset

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Symptoms & Diagnosis – Breast Cancer IDC, Stage 4 Triple Positive

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Attitude * Acceptance * Gratitude
MBC Triple Positive 2016

Change of scenery I would refer to this as Getti

Change of scenery

I would refer to this as

Getting Out of Dodge

How do you refer to being
very close to home and social distancing?

Yep, we needed a break

We drove from from Midway,Ut
to Los Angeles.

We had a great time and always kept Covid19 and my current cancer treamemt in mind.

It was so nice to visit with
family and friends that we hand
not seen in months.

My personal highlights

Enjoying and catching up with
my 27 year old son. It was great to hear about his daily life. And always warms this "momma's" heart when your son shares his plans.

I don't know what your experience is

But raising boys there were times when they have been "mia"

meaning Missing In Action
This is how I lovingly refer to my kids when they don't want to talk at any given moment.
Once I learned to not take this personally I adjusted and most likely was a little better with these relationships.

"Once a mother always a mother"

I'll check in again soon,
Shari 🎶 #breastcancer
#travel
#laguna
#montagelaguna
#stagefourneedsmore
#liveinthemoment

just moving forward and I notIce a few stray hair

just moving forward and I notIce a few stray hair in sink. and the moment I have a flashback of this experienced a few years back.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS). Approximately 2-3 weeks post radiation therapy this is what you should expect.

Me & My Driver Down the canyon and back Seems.li

Me & My Driver

Down the canyon and back

Seems.like a lot of trips to the Oncologist

It's time for another side or breakfast infusion of Herceptin

But first, a perfect cup of coffee is a little kick in the A$$ that I need this morning.

It's a busy day, and Fred has a rash on his tummy -- we are headed to the vet as well. Send Fred some love.

Love you all -

Attitude and Attitude

I hope to post video of me a little later.

I've got something on my mind. It is always helpful for me to share it and learn from it when possible.

And I understand it can be helpful for a group of friends as well.

#attlitide
#grace
#grateful
#gratitude
#innerspirit
#joy
#hardtimes
#gumdropsandroses
#family
#friends
#findyourhappy
#choosehappy
#lookforyourlesson
#liveinthemoment
#changeofseasons
#bliss
#breath

Day to Daylife - Did you know that I have a priva

Day to Daylife -

Did you know that I have a private driver?

appointment maker, grocery shopper, and generally get it done assistant.
The guy who, while putting up with his ”type a” personality wife, is the kindest person you may ever meet?

I am a blessed woman to have Steve be mine.

As a cancer patient, I have a regular echocardiogram

The cancer meds that need to be in a cancer patient's body can cause issues with the flow and muscle of your heart. So they watch close just to stay on top of it and make sure. I'm getting a good report today. And I am oh so grateful.

We are crossing that one off the list for a time.

#metastaticbreasrcancer #celebration #habit #selfmotivation #writemystory #motivation #selflove #happy #success #Celebration #selfimprovement #enjoy #health #happiness #inspiration #liveagreatlife #nevergiveup #everythinghappensforareason #stayingpositive #livelifetothefullest

Quick Road Trip

Quick Road Trip

⁠⠀ Welcome to the weekend!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀

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Welcome to the weekend!⁠⠀
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Chillin with an ear of corn.⁠⠀
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Remembering to celebrate all things⁠⠀
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My word: ATTITUDE⁠⠀
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If you are interested take a minute to get⁠⠀
the latest from⁠ the neurologist.⁠⠀
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#gratitude #stage4needsmore #attitudeofgratitude #metastaticbreastcancer #triplepositive #chemotherapy #breastcancer #cancer #terminal, #oncology #livetoday #inspire #inspiration #metavivor #community #mbc #braveandmetastatic #shareyoursparkle #tellyourstory #inspiring #vulnerable #optimistic #bold #brave #adventurous #acceptance #neurology

⁠ The smallest surprise⁠ ⁠ ⁠ FRED got happ

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The smallest surprise⁠
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FRED got happy mail!⁠
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The package was sent from Walmart⁠
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-- And yes addressed to my fluff ball arriving on International Dog Day!⁠
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If you are the sweetheart who helped push this fun our way -- please know it was perfect. ⁠
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Your timing - perfection.⁠
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On another note, I helped my dad out in the hope of making things a bit more peaceful in his life. It was both physically and emotionally draining.⁠
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It provided a way of giving service to This gentle giant.⁠
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We will be working on completing this project on his timeline. ⁠
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So back to the happy package that Fred received today...⁠
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It was a box of Keebler mint Fudge grasshopper cookies.⁠
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Perfect yummy satisfaction- ⁠
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For my partaking, not Fred’s⁠
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Timing is everything!⁠
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Thank you and sending love back!⁠
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Chilling out -- Enjoying the weather -- Thrilled t

Chilling out --
Enjoying the weather --
Thrilled that my stability is improving

He is simple the best

He is simple the best

Partners in crime always... So blessed to have thi

Partners in crime always...
So blessed to have this perfect man in my life!
Love you bunches and always @ssheranian

⁠ Do you like my hat?⁠ ⁠ Here is a question

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Do you like my hat?⁠
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Here is a question for any of my friends who have undergone brain radiation.⁠
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Have you received radiation treatment in the same area more than one time?⁠
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My current situation is this.⁠
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I begin my next round of radiation this week.⁠
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We will zap two areas that we did previously treat with radiation in December 2017. ⁠
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They have grown and are not operable.⁠
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I will be treating this area with five stereotactic sessions.⁠
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Here I am a bit further down the Road post-surger

Here I am

a bit further down the Road post-surgery.

As I am becoming more aware of the changes that have or/have not taken place.

Are the changes permanent?
Or is my brain still healing?

They say the brain tends to take 6-8 weeks to heal.

I am on week 8 today.

Being aware that my brain needs time to completely heal.

It has become obvious that rehabilitation and relearning or practicing certain skills most like are necessary.

I'll catch up more soon.

Shari

⁠ You don't have a right to the cards you ⁠ be

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You don't have a right to the cards you ⁠
believe you should have been dealt.⁠
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You have an obligation to play⁠
the hell out of the ones you are holding.⁠
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Hang In there⁠
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Six weeks can go by quickly.⁠
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And the follow-up and healing⁠
post craniotomy is going well.⁠
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I am sending love and appreciation to all who are following along. And giving their support from near and far.⁠
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I've been dealing with a couple of setbacks.⁠
The painful toothache later proved not to be Osteonecrosis of the jaw and was a huge relief.⁠
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Two weeks ago, and on my right side, I developed a numb lower (half) lip and chin. It has now been a couple of weeks, and we haven't found the reason yet.⁠
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Like they say if at first, you don't succeed, try again.⁠
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This photo is this weekend at six weeks post-surgery.⁠
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I am starting to see a bit less of the effects of the steroids. ⁠
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It makes this girl happy.⁠
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I am only on my regular cancer drugs at this point and seems like nothing in comparison.⁠
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Next, I will need to schedule a few radiation treatments.⁠
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In the meantime, if you have gone through the process of switching from short term disability to long term, I would love to hear about it. ⁠
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What was your experience?

⁠ In this photo I am⁠ ⁠ Throwing it back to

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In this photo I am⁠
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Throwing it back to July. 2016 and remembering how those first weeks of treating a disease feel both physically and emotionally.⁠
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Cancer and Cancer treatments don't stop and shouldn't stop because of COVID-19. ⁠
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Please pardon my rant and I hope you can understand that this is a concern I have for everyone.⁠
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No, this is not a post about cancer patients⁠
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because⁠
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Treatment for any disease should not be stopped or put off because of COVID-19.⁠
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So Mask-Up⁠
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Our kid's education is on hold because of COVID-19.⁠
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Earning our livelihood is being interrupted because of COVID-19.⁠
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The news we are watching is exhausting. ⁠
Information we hear is often confusing and conflicting.⁠
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So Mask-Up⁠
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Haven't we all been put on hold long enough?⁠
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If you haven't been doing your part, it is time to make a change.⁠
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If you do the same thing over and over again, you will get the same result.⁠
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Keeping your germs to yourself is not bipartisan.⁠
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Just wear your freakin mask.⁠
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My wish is for people to put their best foot forward.⁠
My wish is for everyone, "the entire country" to get on the same page.⁠
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My wish may sound naive to many of you.⁠
But for many people, this is a life or death situation.⁠
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Again, this is not a bipartisan issue.⁠
This issue is about people.⁠
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Have we forgotten about others?⁠
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Just wear your freakin mask for the next month or two.⁠
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In my opinion, it is time for a hefty fine to be issued.⁠
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Take the proper precautions and wear a face mask. ⁠
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Some states are already practicing this.⁠
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Everyone must be doing their part to help ⁠
contain COVID-19.⁠
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Where are our leaders who we voted into office?⁠
Who are your leaders?⁠ ⁠
Are we doing enough?⁠
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I am wearing a mask as well as my close friends and family.⁠
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Living in Utah I am concerned that many people are not masking up.⁠
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How about you?⁠
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Thank you for reading and considering my concerns.⁠
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Sending love and blessings your way,⁠
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Shari⁠
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⁠ ⁠ Cancer - The gift that keeps on giving.⁠

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Cancer - The gift that keeps on giving.⁠
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SMH - Shaking My Head⁠
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I ended up with a toothache and MORE swelling. ⁠
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56 years old, and this has never happened before.⁠
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I had made an appointment for Monday afternoon with my regular dentist.⁠
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The pain and swelling were getting worse.⁠
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I put a post on FB this morning. But it didn't seem like any of the dentists were available.⁠
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After a Hail Mary on a Holiday Weekend, I sent a text to a very well connected dental friend. I hadn't connected with her for years, and suddenly she showed up on that FB post from earlier In the day.⁠
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Stephanie has all their dental digits, and before I knew it.⁠
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an actual appointment 840 pm on July 4th⁠
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This was the "First Dental Dance" that I have ever done.⁠
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That excruciating toothache was most likely being caused by bone deterioration that can cause a gum infection.⁠
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I didn't have bone loss last year at my dental check-up.⁠
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Thanks so much, metastatic breast cancer⁠
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At first, the dentist though a root canal might be needed. ⁠
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But - there wasn't anything on the X-ray pointing to that actually being the issue.⁠
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So he cleaned it up - I got my antibiotics earlier today.⁠
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If needed, we will go back in tomorrow for the root canal. Crossing my fingers and toes that I don't need one.⁠
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I’m very grateful for a friend who was kind enough to reach out. She was on vacation in the mountains and took the time.⁠. @stephsdsr
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Whew, I'm so glad she did -⁠
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I'll be paying that one forward.⁠
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Karma works that way.⁠
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S⁠ending you all love and a productive new week.⁠
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Shari

⠀ We got the dreaded call⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Dad’s ass

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We got the dreaded call⠀
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Dad’s assisted care facility has been clear of COVID for weeks.⠀
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And then a female resident was hospitalized yesterday, having COVID.⠀
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They are now consigned to each of their rooms at least until they all pass the test. ⠀
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Wish we could all catch a break⠀
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With this entire situation.⠀

This is a natural alternative to many of our sk

This is a natural alternative

to many of our

skincare issues -
#radiationburns #psoriasis #sunburn they asked me to give it a try after my last surgery.

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Why wouldn’t all breast cancer patients benefit from this? Any cancer patient —-⠀⠀
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⁠ Fred's puppy swim⁠ ⁠ ⁠ First time in the

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Fred's puppy swim⁠
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First time in the water -⁠
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His personality reminds me so much of Steve and me.⁠
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He warms up to the idea eventually.

⁠ Checking in⁠ ⁠ ⁠ from earlier this week

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Checking in⁠
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from earlier this week --⁠
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I've been wanting to do this for a while -⁠
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Fred learns to swim -⁠
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Check out the next post⁠
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Adorable Puppy Swim

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