Early on in my breast cancer journey I heard about a free magazine for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers called "cure." I received my first issue around the time I had my 2nd chemo treatment in early June and I found this magazine to be so helpful in understanding more about cancer. Today I received …
Radiation Treatment Updates
January 4th, 2020 I had my 10th radiation treatment yesterday....15 treatments to go! I am excited that the "treatment" part of my journey is almost over! I will have more to do once radiation is over but it should be easy in comparison. 💕 January 11th, 2020 Happy Saturday! Yesterday I completed my 15th radiation …
How Different Subtypes of Breast Cancer Are Treated: Before choosing a therapy, doctors need to know what’s fueling the cancer
This is an excellent article about Hormone Therapy, the next step for me in fighting breast cancer. I am meeting with my oncologist at the end of January to discuss my options. https://www.facebook.com/8526256238/posts/10156949558806239/?sfnsn=mo
My Support System
Mood: Grateful 🙂 Every cancer patient needs a good support system. I am very blessed to have many different moving parts to mine, and I feel that it is time to give them credit in not only helping me through my journey, but also being a constant in my life since I had the difficult …
Radiation Oncologist Appointment
Mood: Frustrated 😕 Last Monday I saw my Radiation Oncologist after my treatment. From now moving forward, I will see her every Monday so she can see how I am doing with my treatments. It will also give me the chance to chat with her and tell her about any concerns I have. For the …
“What I Wish People Would Stop Telling Me About Breast Cancer”
I found this article earlier today and some of it rings true in my case but some of it doesn't. Either way, I know that people mean well and that this is a very uncomfortable subject normally, let alone when someone you know and love is going through this terrible journey. I have people that …
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