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
My MBC Timeline
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
