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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…

Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): I attempted to work today! I made it five hours before I had to go home to rest my eyes and regroup to finish my shift. Shout out to my job and my boss/co-worker for the flexibility and support during this shit storm.…

Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Another day of rest. I feel like my body is fighting itself. I cannot tell if yesterday or today felt worse. My body is in a permanent state of naps. Today’s wins: eating Panda Express orange chicken and some white cheddar puffs. The…