Today I had my PET/CT scan - which means there's only one more step to go until I'm ready to start chemo (getting my port surgically implanted on Thursday). A PET scan is a lot like an MRI scan, you lay on a table, stay still for a while while it moves you through a … Continue reading Heavy PETing →

On Wednesday I met with my Oncologist, Dr Tsai. She gave me a ton of additional info about my cancer, and laid out the chemo plan going forward. It was a LOT of info, and she made sure I got to ask all my questions along the way. First thing Dr Tsai shared was more … Continue reading A (wo)man with a plan →

Today I had what I really really really hope is my last biopsy this month. Biopsies aren't terribly painful, there's a whole lot of lidocaine to take care of that, but they're really uncomfortable during and after the procedure. WARNING: this is about to get graphic. In a basic biopsy, after shooting you up with … Continue reading Battleship on my Boob →

Late last week I got the pathology results of my lymph node biopsy as well as an update on the pathology of Ralph's tumor. Overall, its fairly good news. The lymph node that was tested (the one that is most swollen of the bunch in my armpit right near my right breast) came back as … Continue reading The positives of negatives →

Unfortunately, I still have cancer Fortunately, this week I had two days where I could kind of pretend i didn't have cancer. That's right, Thursday and Friday were 100% free of cancer appointments. WEEE! So I got in a whole bunch of non-cancer fun including: A two-hour massage (shout-out to Alexis Gray, who was a … Continue reading Two “cancer free” days →

Unfortunately Tuesday was a rough day Fortunately Wednesday was a brand new day. On Wednesday I met with my Genetic Counselor Hallee. In any instance of Breast Cancer under the age of 45, you're referred to a Genetic Counselor, and since my 23andMe results give a (very strong) indication that I will test positive for … Continue reading Biology & Statistics →

Today I had my first meeting with my Surgeon, Dr Johnson, where I learned a lot more about cancer, began to lay out a treatment plan, and discussed additional tests needed before we can proceed forward. First, a little on what we learned about the cancer in Ralph, based on the pathology report and last … Continue reading More news, and more waiting… →

For most, if not all, of you, it's a complete surprise that I've got Breast Cancer. So, I thought I'd share the (semi-brief) history that got us to this point, and what the next few days will look like. It all (sort of) started in December: December 2017 - I bought 23andMe kits for my … Continue reading How the hell did I get here? →

Unfortunately, on August 1st I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately, I have an incredible support network, health plan, and an attitude that won't be beat. I'll be using this page to document my journey. Both as a means to journal my experiences, and also to keep my people (that's you!) informed. I'll be updating … Continue reading The Journey Begins →