Thriving with Mets

12/20/2024

When I discovered that the cancer had spread to my brain, my oncologist confidently adjusted…

12/20/2024

When I discovered that the cancer had spread to my brain, my oncologist confidently adjusted my treatment plan. I was prescribed a drug capable of penetrating the blood-brain barrier. As stated by the National Cancer Institute, the blood-brain barrier is a complex network of blood vessels and tightly packed cells designed to prevent harmful substances from accessing the brain, and most drugs are unable to breach it....

When I discovered that the cancer had spread to my brain, my oncologist confidently adjusted…

12/11/2024

My first breast treatment upon being diagnosed with Her2+ HR- Metastatic breast cancer was Taxol,…

12/11/2024

My first breast treatment upon being diagnosed with Her2+ HR- Metastatic breast cancer was Taxol, Herceptin, and Perjeta. I Had a severe anaphylactic reaction to Taxol during my first treatment, but I was fine during subsequent treatments after increasing my pre-meds. My biggest side effects were a rash, nausea, and peripheral neuropathy. Taxol (Paclitaxel) is a chemo in the Taxane family....

My first breast treatment upon being diagnosed with Her2+ HR- Metastatic breast cancer was Taxol,…

12/11/2024

By January 2021, I started to feel like my old self again, filled with a…

12/11/2024

Sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is listen to our bodies, even when uncomfortable.  …

12/07/2024

The day I discovered I had cancer was also the day I learned I would need a mastectomy. My breast was completely filled with DCIS, or Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, leaving no option for salvaging it. Additionally, my ni**le was suspicious for Paget's disease, so they would need to remove that as well. The realization that I would be losing my breasts was a significant emotional weight to bear....

The day I discovered I had cancer was also the day I learned I would…

12/04/2024

The symptoms of Breast Cancer Can be different for each woman. These days, doctors no longer push breast self-exams, but I found my original breast cancer myself, so I strongly advocate for self-exams. It is essential to know your own body. Be familiar with the way your breasts normally feel so you can recognize if something is wrong. Symptoms of breast cancer include:...

The symptoms of Breast Cancer Can be different for each woman. These days, doctors no…