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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…

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.…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…