Beyond Chemotherapy: Coping with Recurrence Anxiety
10/12 chemos are DONE!
With the end in sight, I'm not jumping up and down though.
One part of cancer treatment you don't hear about is after it's done…
Celebrating Sisterhood in All Its Beautiful Forms
August 3 was National Sisters Day—a day to honor the deep bonds of sisterhood in all its forms.
While I was blessed with sisters in my family, after my breast cancer diagnosis, I discovered an entirely new kind of sisterhood… one I never expected, but will always be grateful for.
Celebrating National Wellness Month, One Small Step at a Time
August is National Wellness Month, but you don’t have to overhaul your life to see positive changes.
Wellness doesn’t have to mean intense workouts, perfect meal prep, or a whole new morning routine; the idea of adding more can feel overwhelming, but there’s a simple solution…
Cancer Changed My 40th Plans, But Made My 41st Even Sweeter
I had big plans for turning 40 including an island vacation with friends, and a big milestone birthday party.
But three and a half months before my birthday, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and all plans were cancelled.
Benefits of Working Through Cancer Treatment
I was extremely fortunate to be able to work from home during breast cancer treatment, which may not be possible for everyone.
But if it is possible for you, even part-time or from home, it can come with some unexpected emotional benefits.
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!