I’m Surviving Breast Cancer
Happy Anniversary August 16th! My one-year anniversary of being CANCER-FREE! I must say that this has been quite a journey. BUT GOD… This time, last year, I had a right-sided mastectomy. As I reflect back to that day, I am filled with tears of joy. God has been more than good. He’s been more than […]
Living Cancer Free
I know, I’m a little late for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But, It’s never too late to raise awareness. I HAVE TO CATCH YOU UP The first look into the mirror after having a right-sided mastectomy was overwhelming. A part of me was missing. It made me feel like I’d lost some femininity. I was […]
Footprints In The Sand
I’M NOT COMPLAINING Every morning, I run my fingers through my hair to see if it will come out in my hands. I know that hair loss is a very common side effect of chemotherapy, and my Oncologist has told me several times that “It will happen.” So, I’m expecting it. However, going into my […]
I Still Have My Hair
WHAT IS TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER? (TNBC) This type of cancer is called triple-negative because it lacks the 3 receptors related to other types of breast cancer (estrogen, progesterone, or HER2) (Tawfik et al, 2022). According to the American Cancer Society, TNBC is the rarest form of all breast cancers. It accounts for 10-15% of all […]
Making it Through…(Proverbs 3:5)
In October of 2021, I felt a small, painful, lump on my right breast. After being seen by my primary care provider, a diagnostic mammogram, and ultrasound with biopsy were conducted. On January 11, 2022, while at work, I received a call from my doctor, informing me that I had invasive ductal carcinoma of the […]