9 Things You May Not Have Heard from Your Doctor About Breast Cancer

I can relate to quite a few of the issues described below. I appreciate this article because it reminds me that the way I have been feeling recently is very common for cancer patients. I need to continue to give myself time to continue to heal both physically and emotionally. Medically reviewed by Michelle Azu, M.D. — Written …

1 Year Update: Reconstruction, Breast Reduction & Port Removal Surgery **WARNING: GRAPHIC SURGERY PHOTOS**

Mood: Thoughtful & Grateful 😊 If you have not read my previous entries about this particular surgery, including photos, the links are listed below in order. Reconstruction, Breast Reduction & Port Removal Surgery Post Surgery Follow-Up **WARNING: GRAPHIC SURGERY PHOTOS** A Month After Surgery **WARNING: GRAPHIC SURGERY PHOTOS** On November 14th, 2019, I headed into …

Follow-up with My Oncologist

Mood: Ecstatic! 😁 Sorry...this post was scheduled to publish back on October 6th, but apparently, it didn't show up in my blog... I had a great check-up with my oncologist on October 6th! My white blood cell count is finally in the normal range…yay! My red blood cell count is still a little low, but …

Birthday Trip 2020

Mood: Exhausted 😴 A few weeks ago, my husband and I were finally able to get away and take our annual birthday trip. This particular trip had been rescheduled a few times due to my chemo treatments last year, and the resort we wanted to go to, not opening when scheduled due to the pandemic. …

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

I can't believe that it is already October 1st! Up until now, it seemed like 2020 was going by as slowly as possible, tormenting everyone with endless challenges and sacrifices. But it is finally October; Fall has begun, and the end of the year is around the corner. I have to admit that October never …

Fatigue & Depression

I have been going through quite a bit of fatigue and depression lately. I am still experiencing fatigue almost every day, so when I do have a burst of energy, I make sure to take advantage of it. On days when my entire body is hurting, I try to remind myself that I had my …