Breast Cancer

Aug 18, 20233 min read

Radiation

Warning: There are photos of my exposed, scarred mastectomy breasts in this blog. Radiation. It was a word that sent my heartbeat...

May 17, 20233 min read

Fear And The Journey

Fear. It can wash over you when you least expect it But mostly, we know what causes us fear, don't we? It's different for everyone. For...

Feb 27, 20231 min read

What is beauty anyways

I spend a lot of time looking at my naked body in the mirror now. I’ll just stand there amazed. In part because I no longer have the...

Feb 11, 20235 min read

Surgery Day

I’m not sure I slept much the night before surgery. I had so many questions. Will I be able to handle the pain? Will I still feel whole?...

Feb 9, 20231 min read

The night before

Originally written on Feb 2nd, 2023 I cried in the shower tonight. It is the night before my surgery and I had to take a shower with...

Feb 2, 20233 min read

You're going to feel some pressure.

Dr. Donald. The radiologist who was in charge of performing my first ultrasound biopsies name is Dr. Donald. I wonder if I will ever...

Jan 27, 20232 min read

Mammograms, Ultrasounds, and Biopsies, OH MY

If you have breasts and have ever had a mammogram you know they aren’t fun. If you happen to be in the (VERY) large breast group that I...

Jan 20, 20232 min read

Welcome to my journey

On December 22, 2022 I found a lump in my breast. I have been getting mammograms since I was 30 years old. My aunt is a breast cancer...

KNITTING IN THE WILD