Tests, tests, and more tests

The past three weeks since my last post have been a whirlwind of learning and further defining my breast cancer diagnosis. I'm in the realm of there is no normal and have learned that everyone's breast cancer is different. Re-cap To re-cap my journey to date, in April my sister was diagnosed with stage 4… Continue reading Tests, tests, and more tests

Right Now, the Waiting is the Hardest Part

I had a rough night last night. Since my breast cancer diagnosis, I have been feeling a bit separate from everything, not that time has stopped for me but more that I am an observer to what is happening around me. I have been witnessing other people's reactions in those that I've told. I've had… Continue reading Right Now, the Waiting is the Hardest Part

What is Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)?

This is my diagnosis and I needed to know more and to know what my chances are for survival and what me treatment will look like. So, in this blog post, I will explain what I have learned as a newly diagnosed person, that what invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is, which is a type of… Continue reading What is Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)?

Facing the Strange Changes

Not All Surprises are Good The thing about this stage of life is that you are sailing along enjoying yourself and then bam, life knocks you down with a massive wallop. What were you thinking? That the good times last forever? Every GenX knows better. Time and tide become acutely precious when you are facing… Continue reading Facing the Strange Changes