What It Feels Like to Finally Finish Treatment
I didn’t realize how much emotional weight I had been carrying for over a year and a half until my final targeted therapy infusion.
My breast cancer was HER2+, a faster-growing type, but one with a specific weakness doctors could target. That meant an extra 12 rounds of targeted therapy.
How I Set Myself Up for Success Post-Surgery
The best thing I did for my post-surgery recovery, besides rest, was physical therapy. My doctors recommended a specialist in lymphedema prevention, and luckily, I found one just minutes from my home.
Attending therapy 1-2 times a week for a few months helped me regain strength, mobility, and flexibility after my double mastectomy surgery.
Unexpected Grief During My Breast Cancer Journey
Battling breast cancer was the most physically and emotionally difficult thing I’ve ever endured.
However, I didn’t expect to experience and struggle with GRIEF as both a cancer patient and survivor.
Surprising Benefits of Drinking Water
We all know we should drink “8 glasses of water a day” but HOW does water actually help our bodies?
3 Prompts to Practice Gratitude
Soon after I was diagnosed, I bought a gratitude journal for the first time and started writing in it daily, more as a distraction, but it became the thing that got me unstuck.
4 Ways to Find Your Support Squad
What’s the one thing you need to stay positive on a recurring basis? A support squad!