10/05/2023
This is my 5th October as a Breast Cancer Survivor!
I am beating the recurrence odds and that feels great!
Everyday I wake up, I feel fortunate to be alive.
There’s no pretending that breast cancer treatment is fun nor a needed growth experience for anyone.
The aches, pains, diarrhea, hair loss, bloating, swelling, memory issues, teeth issues, infusions, medications and scary pokes are really no joke.
Being a working mom, wife, and cancer patient has not been an easy journey.
There are days I want to hide, but I hear the words “you’ve got to be tough”, “you’ve got to get back up”, “you can’t give up” and see there’s just so much more to see and do.
And if you know me, you know I like a good challenge (most of the times).
Cheers, my friends, old and new, breast cancer buddies, fellow flatties, and all survivors too.
Young women get breast cancer too; don’t let anyone fool you.
They turn the Eiffel tower hot pink in October so my new goal is to see those lights close up in action.
Here goes another year of tortuous treatment, but rewards of seeing my kids grow are waaay worth it!
I will continue to remember this photo fondly because it was the last time I had (nice) breasts and wore these very truthful socks.
F U breast cancer! Cheers to all of those affected because we are stronger than our stitches. 💗