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  • May 6: A hero’s journey

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): I completed 3 of the prescribed 6 Zometa infusions today. I have one more later this year and two next year and then I am done with that infusion type! I met with my oncologist today and was blindsided with some news that…

  • The in-between

    Listen to the audio experience as you view my pieces and read my story below. Then: I’m not a monster, but my body scares me. I’m not dead, but sometimes I feel like I’m dying. Now: I know I am worth more than a metaphor for trauma. I am currently the product of science working…

  • February 21: Hard to kill

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Happy two year cancerversary to meeeee. On this day in 2022, I was diagnosed with stage IIIa breast cancer, later moving officially to stage IV. If I thought my first cancerversary was a big deal, this one feels even sweeter. Two years down!…

  • January 16, 2024: AYAs in the waiting room

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): 29 DAYS UNTIL (APPROXIMATELY?) UNTIL I STOP ORAL CHEMO! Labs are still coming back stable. I am looking forward to February with awe, excitement, and major anxiety. Countdown to last day of oral chemo: 29 days TO THE SHORT VERSION! “Not trying to…

  • December 31: The only way out is through

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): We are a couple of short months away from some significant milestones: my two year canverversary, one whole year of NEAD, and ditching oral chemo (if all goes to plan!) Oh and another year of meeting my out of pocket deductible very quicky!…

  • September 7: Hello, is it me you’re looking for???

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): I guess August flew by? I celebrated one year of being infusion chemo free on August 4 and I am fast approaching my chop chop anniversary. Things have been hard lately, not going to lie. Emotionally and physically things are changing again and…

  • July 27: The stories we tell ourselves

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Last week I had a CT scan on Tuesday, July 18 and got my results at 7:34 am via MyChart. Per usual, I am always by myself when dramatic things seem to happen. Luckily, the news was not horrific and I am NEAD!…

  • July 4: A feeling I’ve never been

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Big things have happened since my last report! I had my first Zometa infusion on June 5 (which was a fucking shit show) and yesterday I met with my oncologist and a CT scan is in the works! No need to worry, this…

  • May 17: Planting hope (or an idea of hope)

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Another month down of oral chemo! My body is stabilizing, but fatigue is still kicking my ass. It makes me wonder how much of my fatigue is my body still recovering from chemo/radiation and how much is my new meds? Will I be…

  • April 10: Hot dogs n bone stuff

    Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Last month I was discharged from the radiation clinic! I don’t have any further business to conduct with them at this time. Yay me! Today I went in for another monthly injection and lab work. My oncologist is pleased with my labs. My…