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
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
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
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
My medical team is growing
********************************************************** 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
