Hey guys! How you doin'? Well, I'm ok... just over here sitting pretty. Don't mind me. I know every now and then I'll crack a joke (or two)! But this post is a little bit different because it's about something serious... something I have noticed during my cancer journey.... something I think is very important and I would like to address because sometimes, some people might … [Read more...] about Things You Should Never Say To A Cancer Patient
Signs of Breast Cancer and Metastatic Breast Cancer
You might be confused about what to focus on as you start your assessments and all the "scary signs and symptoms" of breast cancer that you need to watch out for. But let's not be rude: greetings are in order. Hola! Hola! It's the middle of October but hello again! This post comes a little late, but here we are! This is October... and all sorts of great things are … [Read more...] about Signs of Breast Cancer and Metastatic Breast Cancer
To cut or not to cut
To cut or not to cut? That is the question. I'm sure I've got you thinking... cut what? Ok, let me start over: "To be or not to be? That is the question!" - William Shakespeare. Have you ever heard of that saying? It is a quote from the famous play by William Shakespeare known as Hamlet. I love this saying because when I have to make a life-changing decision, I … [Read more...] about To cut or not to cut
Coping With Recovery After Double Mastectomy
I don't know where to begin. They say "the start" is always a good place but if I'm being honest with you, I can't tell where "my start" starts and where it ends. I've put this post off for a long time mostly because I've struggled with how to relive those memories and adequately convey the right message about what I went through and the emotions I felt: the fear and doubt; the … [Read more...] about Coping With Recovery After Double Mastectomy
Welcome back!
Oh my goodness! How long has it been? FIVE MONTHS??? I mean let me get this straight: I haven't given you any updates from April, May, June July, and August. Let's do some quick Math, (and that will also allow me to check if I can still count). Recap: April --> August... That's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 months! That is absolutely bonkers if you ask me and I will never go this long … [Read more...] about Welcome back!
End Of Chemo Bell
Howdy! Yeah, yeah, yeah! I know you've been waiting for this post for a while now. Here goes... All over the world, bells have a universal meaning. They announce the arrival of someone or something... When people come to your home, they ring the doorbell to signal their arrival. When people come to the reception area at a hotel, they ring the desk bell to get the … [Read more...] about End Of Chemo Bell
Last Round of Chemo – Ring The Alarm!
Hi guys!!! I know you missed me. I promised I'd be back so here I am! Awwww... Look at how excited you are to see me! Ok. Ok. I'm excited too! Boy, I missed you guys! This post is about getting you caught up with everything leading up to my last round of chemo. So first things first... I just want to say the world is in a state of shock and seclusion over the … [Read more...] about Last Round of Chemo – Ring The Alarm!
Interlude
Hey guys, Pardon the interruption but a lot has been going on. Treatment can be crazy and exhausting sometimes. That's why I haven't posted anything in a little while. But don't you worry... I have so much to tell you. For now, hang in there. I'll be back! Thank you again for walking with me and see you all real soon. Deuces! Love, light and keeping up the … [Read more...] about Interlude
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
What's up my good people? Do you know that song by Cyndi Lauper from the '80s? https://youtu.be/PIb6AZdTr-A Well, girls just want to have fun! This post is about how to deal with your hair loss, that is, if you're a female and a wig is your option. Here, I am going to give a few hair reviews of a few lace-front wigs from HairSisters.com. My cousin was kind enough to get … [Read more...] about Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Don’t Just Say I’m Praying For You
There are many ways to show support for a cancer patient or a recovering one but unfortunately, a lot of people think it is purely financial. While finances play a major part in their healing process and are greatly appreciated (because let's face it: there are treatments, doctors' visits, drugs, insurance premiums, copays and everything in between), there are just certain … [Read more...] about Don’t Just Say I’m Praying For You
