Every six months…
Some time has passed since my last post but I felt like this would be a good time to pick up where I left off... Since completing the major part of my treatments, I feel like I’ve been living life…
Trying Acupuncture
In my quest to better myself, I gave acupuncture a try and this was my experience... Although I had heard good things about the practice, it was never a real interest of mine. After speaking with my oncologist about a…
update :: story time
January 31, 2020: another 6-month check-up with my surgeon and overall it was a good visit. She said my incision has healed so well and I couldn’t agree more. She really did such an amazing job with my surgery. The…
Love your body
it’s #wigfacewednesdays and I’m under an ice cream sign (always on brand) Since October, I’ve been going through on-going treatments to suppress my estrogen and I wanted to have an honest conversation to share this little part of my experience.…
dear diary…
I don’t think I’ve fully mentioned this to you yet, but I’m currently going through hormone therapy for the next 5 years, in the form of a Lupron injection each month and Anastrozole (don’t ask me how to pronounce that),…
been there, beat that
Cancer-free. Survivorship. Thriver. I’ve been somewhat afraid to use those terms. Not because of their meaning, I’ve worked so hard to get to this point - to consider myself a survivor, but afraid I might jinx it.. it can feel…
radiation update
Mood: so over this shit I just completed treatment 22 of 30. And I’m so over this. I really want all of these treatments and interruptions to be done with but I know it’s really apart of my life now,…
radiation therapy
I started my radiation treatments about 6 ½ weeks after my lumpectomy, which is standard (my oncologist estimated between 6-8 weeks.) I met with my new radiation oncologist for a consultation - since my treatments would be everyday, I…
Fab Faves: skin care
Skin care during chemo treatments can be tough. I noticed my skin would feel dry and itchy, my lips would crack and bleed, and my scalp would be blotchy and irritated -- these were things that I didn’t experience prior…
am i back to normal?
It’s been one week since completing my last chemo cycle and although I still have more to my treatment plan, overall, I feel like I have more energy than I have had since starting chemo in February. And this past…