It seems like such a long time since my breast cancer diagnosis, but it’s really only been 3 months. We FINALLY got my onco-type dx score back on the tumor following my lumpectomy and it was GREAT NEWS! A low score (10), which is what we were hoping for. One of my doctors explained that the onco-type testing basically tells...
It’s weird to be excited about a cancer treatment, right? But I’ve been looking forward to this trip! Everyone is different. Some women choose 100% traditional medical treatment. Some choose completely natural. For me, a combination is the best fit. I will likely proceed with local radiation and hormone therapy. But in addition, I’m choosing some natural cancer therapies alongside...
After weeks of researching doctors, making appointments, blood work, registering with different healthcare systems, and meeting with doctors, it’s time for surgery. And I’m ready. We met with a local surgeon, a team at KU Med and a surgeon at Washington University. Any one of them would probably be phenomenal. But Scott and I both knew immediately that the surgeon...
First things first, I’m doing great. Really and truly. I know it can be hard knowing what to say, how to help and if it’s ok to ask me about it. I feel healthy and calm and grateful. That doesn’t mean it isn’t hard. Last week, I had a lot of anxiety and fear. Once I realized I was focusing...
I was planning to post next about reorganizing my pantry, but things can change quickly. Last year I found a lump in my right breast. I have a history of cysts, as do women in my family. I saw my doctor, had a physical exam (I’d had a recent clear mammogram) and went on my way under the assumption is...
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