support
I’ve come to realize how incredibly lucky I am to have the support and genuine love from my family, friends and work-family. That support has helped me rally through my unspoken dark times.. Those times when I wanted to give…
what’s in my chemo bag
I love watching 'what's in my bag' videos on YouTube so I thought I would do my version, showcasing my chemo day essentials... Fleece Blanket : made by my office-mates <3 Large Bottled Water : keepin' hydrated Adult Coloring…
me
Living with cancer is not easy and I don’t believe anyone expects it to be. Some days I’m not okay. I’m constantly being told what not to do or what I can’t eat or drink. The back pain and body…
Cycle One – Treatment 1
Mood: Scared and Uncertain The weeks and days leading up to my first treatment was filled with many questions and as you can imagine, the answers were overwhelming. I had no idea what to expect.. Will it hurt? How will…
penguin cold caps & hair loss
When you’re told you’ll be going through chemotherapy, one of the major side effects you think of is hair loss. This was something I fixated on internally. I kept thinking I will no longer look like me.. and my illness…
my diagnosis
My narrative: 34-year-old woman with recently diagnosed invasive ductal carcinoma of the right breast. My reality: I have breast cancer. What the F*CK?!? In early January 2018, I felt a lump in my right breast and I…