This photoshoot took place ten days ago. Here I am Let's start with body image. You will see the different shots through this article. I am going to share my thoughts with you today. I'm talking about all the times I've stayed away from a social media post that deals with breast cancer. Are they all sharing the whole story or the entire ... Read the Post
Denial is a great thing?
Hakuna Mata
Going in for surgery on your brain during a lockdown - on the one hand, yes, I am so very grateful to be having the treatment. On the other hand, I was scared, terrified. After the past three months, I have been slowly starting edge my way back into the wild. At times, I am nervous and scared going into these repeat scans. Today I will have a ... Read the Post
There are two sides
So often, I hear, "you look great." It is such a double-edged sword. I do not want to be defined by my disease. We all live through our lives with not being just one thing. Everyone has two sides, but both sides make up who you are. You can allow both sides to have a place in your life. I've chosen to use the traumas as ... Read the Post
Symptoms & Diagnosis – Breast Cancer IDC, Stage 4 Triple Positive
What were your first symptoms? I noticed the lump in December of 2015. It appeared out of nowhere. It wasn’t sore or anything. It didn’t change or get bigger after I started watching it. I really didn’t have any other symptoms that were apparent. I had decided to get back into shape in the Fall of 2015, and I had done that before and not had any issues. This time around, though, it ... Read the Post
A Patient’s Experience – My Interview for Curia
A conversation with Shari Sheranian 05. 05. 2020, Eschborn, Germany. Being your own medical advocate can be daunting as a cancer patient, but it’s what has helped Shari the most throughout her journey. As a breast cancer warrior diagnosed in 2017, mother of 8 children, and motivational speaker, Shari holds a wealth of advice and anecdotes on the challenges of cancer. ... Read the Post
Quarantine should be a time of relaxation
A short update Dr. W = Oncologist Dr. R = Neurosurgeon A few days ago, I had the opportunity to meet with my oncologist. I am now tappering off of the dexamethasone This will take several weeks before my body will be ready to be "dex" free. I have mentioned to you that I felt my weight had increased. Thank you, steroids, and COVID quarantine. I had one surprise ... Read the Post
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