This year marks the 5th year since I was diagnosed with breast cancer It feels so strange to write those words. Not only am I a totally different person, but the world has undergone some big changes. Here are some highlights for myself, and the world from those years. May 2019 I discovered a lumpContinue reading “It’s been 5 years!”
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Breast Cancer: By the Numbers
It wasn’t until I met with the Radiation Oncologist that I gained a bigger picture of breast cancer. He was the first provider I met with who went beyond the treatments and statistics for my personal cancer journey. His numbers were overwhelming, but in the end, very encouraging. Here are some of the current statisticsContinue reading “Breast Cancer: By the Numbers”
It’s That Time of Year Again…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month! It’s October! Here in the North Eastern United States we are breaking out sweaters and crunching through the falling leaves. Pumpkin spice is everywhere and everyone is gearing up for the end-of-the-month sugar high. As with every month, there is a list of all the things we celebrate and try toContinue reading “It’s That Time of Year Again…”
After The End
As a reader of fairy tales, “The End” always includes “and they lived happily ever after”. Which implies that the adventure is fully completed, life has returned to normal, and everyone is a bit wiser. How I wish this idea translated to real life. My last chemo treatment was anticlimactic. I was not excited toContinue reading “After The End”
The Nurse Writes 