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
Symptoms & Diagnosis – Breast Cancer IDC, Stage 4 Triple Positive
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
When Estrogen goes from Friend to Foe
We all have our dates – dates that no matter how hard we try, we'll never forget the sounds in the room, and the feeling in your stomach the moment you either experienced complete bliss or absolute trauma. For me, it was April 22, 2016. It was 8:30 in the morning when my right breast was firmly pressed for the mammogram. By 9:00, the radiologist ... Read the Post
Assisted Living & Salt & Vinegar Chips
We snuck in a short visit with dad. If you know my dad First when he says jump, you ask how high? You don't tell this man no. My mother died last July. They had been married for 66 years. My dad is 90 years old and yes his health went downhill especially after mom had passed. Like most of us would be at 90 years old he is extremely stubborn. Well, he always has been. He ... Read the Post
Funeral Potatoes
I've always had an issue with leaving work at work. It has been an exciting scenario working at the same company for the past six years. Between our eight kids and having a full understanding of what takes place during our work hours has always provided us talking points. I'm sure he has drawn tired of hearing the woes of my team of younger employees. But I have to admit I ... Read the Post
COVID19/CHEMO
The oncology treatment clinic is always a space in time when thoughts catch up to me. My goal always to live in the moment, and each treatment reminds me of the reality of my prognosis. My experience of social distancing during COVID19 can be similar to sitting in a chemotherapy room. You look around a room and wonder who will be next. Which patient will be missing from the ... Read the Post
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