********************************************************** I had my first appointment with a neurosurgeon this past week. Steve and I were impressed and happy with who my oncologist recommended. I prefer to have my doctors be blunt and to the point. And this one did not disappoint. He had already seen my MRI that shows the three tumor areas. He also had my medical records ... Read the Post
My medical team is growing
Health Update December 2019
It was necessary to complete some extra scans this go around before I felt confident in sharing an update. First an update from my PET and CT scans. I am thankful to say that I am still NEAD (No evidence of active disease) from my chest to the top of my thighs. I have remained in a sort of maintenance and rescan mode for almost 3 years. Original cancer in my lungs, bones, and ... Read the Post
Courageous Cancer Warriors –
I had the privilege to be a guest on Coach Lori Marini's Loving Gypsy Soul podcast. Through the month of October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, Lori is interviewing cancer warriors on her podcast. Enjoy, Shari Conversations with Courageous Cancer Warriors Click here to listen to the podcast. Lori is a Certified Life and ... Read the Post
What has made a difference in my metastatic breast cancer journey? How do I want to be remembered? Talking about the caregivers.
My MBC Timeline
As a metastatic breast cancer patient, I have had questions about other patients with a similar diagnosis. If you are reading my blog you may also have this terminal disease. Because of that, I am including a timeline of my own treatment. I will update my timeline as needed. December 26, 2015 – First Symptom I found a lump in my right breast while taking a shower. I was not overly ... Read the Post
The Waiting Game – A Health Update
A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the, less, you know. - Diane Arbus After three years of treatment and scans, I don't say much about them until the results are back. If I tell someone that I will have a scan soon, they tend to mention it, which only brings the fact to the forefront of my mind — creating the opposite response that I want from my own ... Read the Post
Tips for dealing with Scan Anxiety
Scans can often bring feelings of uneasiness and nervousness, as patients cope with physical constraints during the scan and emotional uncertainty for their results. Tips for coping with scan anxiety: Distract yourself and stay busy. Staying busy leading up to your scan will keep your mind occupied and keep you from focusing on the upcoming scan or scan results. ... Share your story. ... Read the Post
