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  • 4/1 – Day 39: Shots shots shots shots! Everybody!

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): As of this afternoon, 205 “Fuck cancer! Enjoy rainbows!” stickers have been pre-ordered! I am seriously blown away by the support. Seriously, why are all of you so kick ass? So glad we all hate cancer together! Click HERE to order one! I…

  • 3/31 – Day 38: Do-si-do-ing with the devil

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post:) Today was my second round of chemo. This also marks the halfway point with the red devil! Woo! I received my first hormone blocker injection in my stomach (RIP!) and I also met with my oncologist and got answers about my MRI results.…

  • 3/30 – Day 37: Fucking bracing for impact

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post: Today I had an MRI for my spine because my bone scans showed some sketchy round bois hanging out in my vertebrae. I have my results in my chart, but I have not had a chance to talk to my oncologist about them.…

  • 3/29 – Day 36: Booty booty booty (hairs) falling everywhere!

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post: Today I want to talk about hair loss. If you are uncomfortable with the blog post title or even this topic, maybe sit with that feeling for a second and ask yourself why and then continue reading so that you can work through…

  • 3/28 – Day 35: Answers

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post: I received my genetic testing results this morning. As suspected, I am BRCA1 positive. I tested negative for the other 46 cancer causing genes. That is a nice booby prize. Lol breast joke! TO THE LONG VERSION! I am one of the lucky…

  • 3/26 & 27 – Days 33 & 34: “She has cancer, bro!”

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): I am less than 15 hours away from learning the fate of my DNA. Will I be BRCA 1 or 2 positive? Or other cancer gene positive? We will find out tomorrow morning at 8:30 am! I also went on a little adventure…

  • 3/25 – Day 32: Fuck cancer. Enjoy rainbows!

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): It is Friday. Gotta get down on Friday! My body is on the mend, but still struggling. I’ve had a weird headache for most of the day and I discovered I have nose sores! Fun fact: Losing my hair also means losing my…

  • 3/24 – Day 31: Soy tóxica ¿y qué?

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): I had blood work done this morning to commemorate my one week post chemo treatment. Really, we just wanted to see how ~toxic~ I am and how my body is responding. My numbers are looking great. My white blood cell count is VERY…

  • 3/23 – Day 30: Guilt. It’s what’s for breakfast.

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): I made it a WHOLE DAY at work! New chemo record! I also ate half a bagel with cream cheese and I haven’t had cream cheese in a year (thanks parosmia.) I am tired, but the day went better than expected. I am…

  • 3/22 – Day 29: Walk it out

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): I finally heard from the genetic counselor’s office! I have a call Monday morning at 8:30 am to learn my BRCA gene fate! I mean, at this point it would be weird not to be BRCA positive. We shall seeeeeeeeee. TO THE SHORT…