I want to introduce you to my friend Denise. We have known each other since we were little girls. Our mothers had been friends and were in a bowling league together. So that is how our friendship began. Dance lessons and play dates were part of our early years. Time flys and our last memories together were decades ago when we would take ski lessons at Snowbird. Life happens, and people ... Read the Post
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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 Discussing Diagnosis & Treatment Options with Your Loved Ones.
I was asked the following question."If you're significant other is diagnosed with cancer, what is the best way to breakdown the options the doctor gave you? Without it being overwhelming and adding stress to an already stressful situation?" There obviously is not a perfect answer to this question so here is my response. Talking about cancer is challenging ... 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
ChemoCar
As a cancer patient, I have received many thoughtful messages, gifts, and selfless acts of service. I believe in doing the same for others. Today I came across an opportunity to help other cancer patients. Steve is always available to drive me to all my appointments. There are cancer patients that may not be as fortunate to have a simple ride to and from their doctor visits. Did you ... Read the Post