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Category: Cancer
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In the whirlwind of events that surrounded my cancer diagnosis, I didn't know how long I would live. Things were very uncertain. If anyone has ever googled the prognosis of stage IV metastatic breast cancer, you would know it's not fantastic. I choose very deliberately not to dwell on it. Occasionally, I do reflect on…
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Today is Halloween but it's also the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There's not a lot I can say except I wanted to reflect on my journey. I'm doing as well as can be physically. I've always had a very strong immune system and it's really helped keep me healthy except for what's…
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So we had a bit of a scare this Tuesday. Remember when I said I wasn't feeling well? Well, it all came to a head on Tuesday. I was out grocery shopping when all of a sudden I started to feel really horrible. My heart was racing (111 bpm) and I could feel something was…
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Cancer Summary: This Wednesday I have a PET scan. I'm super tired and just not feeling well. I haven't been in months but this past week has been particularly brutal. Prayers would be appreciated. Travel Summary: I LOVE to travel. We still have one more road trip ahead of us as a family. I'm…
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School summary: The girls are off and running with school. Michaela is in her freshman year of college at the local community college. She will transfer (hopefully) to Texas A&M next year into the Dance Science program in the Kinesiology Department. Her goal is to become a physical therapist specializing in dancers and athletes. Emma…
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I thought I would write down everything about what I go through. Talk about my treatment plan as of right now. Today. Every 28 days, I receive a Faslodex injection which entails 2 shots on each side of my big muscle, my glutes. The needle is quite long and it takes an inordinate amount…
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First the not so great stuff…cancer. After all was said and done, I've been diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer. The treatment is not as harsh as chemotherapy but man, I wish I were going through that instead. It would mean a better prognosis and a chance for a cure. Now? It's hope for containment…
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