My MBC Journey

05/13/2026

Some people think cancer fatigue just means being “a little tired.”

But it’s so much more than that.

It’s waking up exhausted after sleeping all night.
It’s feeling like your body weighs 1,000 pounds before the day even starts.
It’s trying to smile, parent, work, clean, answer texts, go to appointments, and survive… all while your body is begging you to stop.

And the hardest part?
Most people can’t see it.

Cancer fatigue is real.
Not laziness.
Not weakness.
Not “just needing more sleep.”

So if you’ve ever felt guilty for needing rest… this is your reminder that your body is fighting harder than most people realize. 🩷💙💚

05/10/2026

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05/02/2026

It’s not all true but most is and I’m sure it applies to many illnesses!

04/21/2026

Keep on checking ladies!!

04/02/2026

Nobody really talks about how cancer changes the way you move through the world… not just your body.

People expect the obvious changes.

The appointments.
The treatments.
The exhaustion.
The way your body looks and feels.

That part, people can wrap their heads around.

What they don’t really see… is everything else.

It’s the way you pause before making plans now.
The way “yes” isn’t automatic anymore.
The way you scan your body without even thinking about it, noticing every little thing.

It’s the mental math you do all day long.
Do I have the energy for this?
What will this cost me later?
Is it worth it today?

It’s how normal things don’t always feel normal anymore.
Even the good moments can have a layer to them that’s hard to explain unless you’ve lived it.

And from the outside, it can look like you’re just going about your life.
Showing up. Smiling. Doing the things.

But inside… everything moves a little different.

Your thoughts are different.
Your priorities are different.
The way you experience time, your body, your relationships… all of it shifts.

It’s not always loud.
A lot of it is quiet.
Subtle.
Constant.

And that’s the part that’s hardest to explain.

Because how do you put into words something that changed everything… without looking like anything changed at all?

If you’ve lived this… what’s something that changed for you that people don’t really see?

03/26/2026

Meant to share this here…not my personal page! Had my 3 month check in today. Scans were showing no progression so yay!!
White blood count was down. Again. So because it’s been consistent at 1.98 where it should be over 2 she asked if I’d be willing to try 2 weeks on chemo pill, 2 weeks off vs 3 weeks on, 1 week off. Hoping it will bring my blood counts up and in turn more energy. It’s not the “standard of care” they follow but we’re taking the chance since I’ve been stable for so long.
She’s said this to me multiple times but her job is to keep me comfortable as long as possible and alive as long as possible. In that order. I’m A ok with that!!

03/19/2026

This is huge for our area!! I’ve had to go to Mississauga twice as the wait time was way quicker than Ottawa so will be nice to stay closer to home.

03/13/2026

3 month CT scan complete….now 2 weeks until my oncologist appointment 😞

02/28/2026

02/05/2026

Had my infusion today as a reminder….like I need one lol!

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