Tag: cancer

Once you’ve survived, everybody moves on, and you’re forgotten.

Once somebody has “won” their battle with breast cancer, all of the support that may have been put in place falls away and the survivor is often left confused and isolated. That’s what happened to me. I thought I was alone, but this is… Continue Reading “Once you’ve survived, everybody moves on, and you’re forgotten.”

Planning to Live

Back in July, I had my 6 month post treatment mammogram on the side where my cancer once was. I was a bundle of nerves, more so than I had expected. In the past year, I have had it beat into my head (by… Continue Reading “Planning to Live”

3 Months Later.

It’s been 3 months since I became a breast cancer survivor.  Things started to calm down a little and chemo brain lessened its hold.  I graduated to seeing my oncologist every three months instead of every two weeks.  I am seeing my specialists less… Continue Reading “3 Months Later.”

What I Learned the Day I Almost Died

I wrote this post to my Facebook friends on July 31, 2019.  I am choosing to share here, after many people have suggested I share in more places.  I am also choosing to not edit the post as it is raw and real the… Continue Reading “What I Learned the Day I Almost Died”

3 Life Lessons From A Cancer Survivor

Why, hello there. It’s been awhile.  Curious to know where I went all these months?  If you follow me on Instagram, you may already know.  I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Life slowed down and went full speed all at the same time.  Naturally,… Continue Reading “3 Life Lessons From A Cancer Survivor”