Next month marks 11 years since my breast cancer diagnosis. While I am grateful to be cancer-free for this long, the journey has been anything but easy. As a breast cancer survivor, the thought of cancer is always in the back of my mind. Due to my Lynch Syndrome status, I am at risk for … Continue reading SGAP Surgery: A Survivor’s Journey Back to Wellness
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To chemo or not to chemo. That was the question.
On June 30, 2013 (only 10 days after my initial breast cancer diagnosis), I went to see an oncologist. To say I walked out of there devastated, would be an understatement. I went from Stage I to Stage II (because the size of the tumor was originally measured at 1.8cm on the ultrasound, then the … Continue reading To chemo or not to chemo. That was the question.
Cancer is a word, not a sentence!
Cancer is a word, not a sentence! <-- Click on this link to see the original artwork by Theartsatichipter! I love this saying because it is a good reminder. I Googled the saying and found this link to a drawing Theartsatichipster did. Simple, yet so meaningful to all those who have been touched by this dreaded disease. ❤
Hell Yes They’re Fake… ;)
Coming to terms with the battle I have fought over the past 5 months, sometimes gets overwhelming. But I do not regret for one second, my choice to have a double mastectomy. Laughing is good for the mind, body and soul and not only do I find this amusing, I oddly find it as a … Continue reading Hell Yes They’re Fake… 😉
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is well known for being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In years past I have always posted the pink ribbons in support for those fighting it. This year, it had a whole different meaning to me. I was the person people were wearing pink for! Personally I think more emphasis should be put on getting … Continue reading Breast Cancer Awareness Month
And then it was done.
My surgery went well. Between my surgeon and plastic surgeon it only took 4 hours instead of the estimated 5 hours I was originally told. The first thing I remember when I opened my eyes in the recovery room was seeing my daughter Megan, cousin Melanie, Kelli and Kelsi standing at the foot of my … Continue reading And then it was done.
The big day finally arrived
July 30, 2013 – After 3 long weeks, the day of surgery finally was here! Surprisingly I found myself calm and at peace. All those prayers must really be working. I can't think of any other way for that to be possible. I had to be to JFK Hospital at 5:30am. I surprisingly woke up … Continue reading The big day finally arrived
I made up my mind
July 2, 2013 – After a lot of research, talking to doctors and prayer, I knew in my heart that a lumpectomy was not what I wanted. If I was going to have to do 3 months of chemo, there was no way I wanted to endure 5 weeks (5 days a week) of radiation … Continue reading I made up my mind
A day I will never forget…
June 20, 2013 – On a day that should have been filled with excitement and anticipation because the Miami Heat were playing the Antonio Spurs in Game 7 and were about to win their 3rd championship... However, my day was filled with another kind of anticipation — Waiting for biopsy results. I wasn't overly concerned. After … Continue reading A day I will never forget…
Just another day – or so I thought.
June 12, 2013 - To say that life had been hectic the past few years would be an understatement. It had been three years since my last mammogram, so I was glad to finally be getting this out of the way. My appointment was at 10:45 at the Diagnostics Center at Wellington Regional. I was … Continue reading Just another day – or so I thought.
Envisioning Wellness – My Journey Back to Good 