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
Side Effects? — There’s an App for that
You go through months of chemo, and you have a follow-up scan which show's improvement. Hooray! So now what? What's next? An oncologist's primary purpose is to slow the progression of cancer and improve your outlook. There are a few different treatments that you may continue with. Yes, these treatments can help prolong your life. The bad news is that these treatments also cause ... Read the Post
Learn the Nine Myths of MBC
So here it is, are you ready? The Nine Myths of MBC Let's get started. Myth #1: Metastatic breast cancer is curable. The comment I get over and over again, "I didn't know you are still having chemo." Let me say this loud and clear MBC is not curable. However, treatments can keep it from growing and spreading for months and sometimes years at a time. When a treatment ... Read the Post
Would you like to share with the group?
I have been searching for a BC support group in my area for the last couple of years. I went to one group in my area a couple of times and decided it just wasn't the right fit for me. It was a new group, and I was very excited to attend. As the meeting got started, the ladies, each had a chance to share their cancer story and also were asked to share what they were needing and hoping ... Read the Post
The Pros and Cons of having a Port
In an outpatient procedure a few days before my first chemo appointment, I had a power port implanted on the left side of my upper chest. This quarter-sized port helps chemo drip smoothly because it connects a catheter to one of the central veins leading through my body. Why is this a big deal? It means chemo drugs can be quickly and safely delivered into my bloodstream—and I didn’t ... Read the Post
Travel Adventure: Thailand Part I – Santhiya Resort
Life is short, so buy the damn shoes and see the world! Everyone should visit Thailand once in their lifetime. Steve and I have been once and have wanted to go back since. We quickly fell in love with the Thai people. They were always warm and friendly and it’s easy to feel safe everywhere you go. Traveling to Thailand might sound extravagant and expensive; however, it has been by far the ... Read the Post