08/09/2024
Hey guys, this is also posted on my Personal page (so I apologize if you have already read it!) UPDATE!!!
Dear Everyone ⊕ I wanted to share, I just had a Dr. appointment with my Oncologist, I am still CANCER FREE! I'm doing well, although it's been 3 years from the start of my Diagnosis as well as as 2 full years of treatment, then 1 year of adjuctive treatment. I have been off of all of the major drugs since January of this year, the "Hormone Blockers" ( I had Estrogen positive B.C. and this drug blocks Estrogen from entering my cells) This drug was too debilitating, almost more than the Chemotherapy, I tried all 3 types and gave it my best shot, with the understanding of my Oncologist, I just might be in the 10% of people that cannot function or live being on the adjunctive therapy, and although I get scared that I might have a reoccurrence, I want the chance to live a somewhat "normal life". however long I have left. I was almost using a walker and could not get up from a seated position, I had plantar fascitis, inflammation, trigger fingers (man that was rough typing for my job) I had cognitive impairment and my eyes were having trouble focusing, I was lethargic, and my blood pressure was lower than normal. In addition with the help of Chemo and the blockers, I have 6 teeth that need to be surgically removed due to bone loss. and sever arthritis (level K-4) I could go on, However, I chose not to continue the Hormone Blockers and I am growing stronger everyday, in fact, other than the Blood thinners (I almost died from some nasty blood clots, in fact around 6 in my lungs and 2 huge ones as well as 2 in my knee, some refer to these as "Pulmonary Embolisms and DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis". so I have to stay on them until I am more healthy. I am able, to now, after 7 mos. walk somewhat upright and, I am awesome otherwise, I got away with my LIFE! So MANY of YOU DONATED to me DURING my JOURNEY, I also want to say a special THANK YOU to all, who have seen me through my journey! I love you all! I am looking forward to getting stronger and stronger and putting this ALL BEHIND ME!! ALSO I AM CONTINUING TO SHARE MY JOURNEY AS WELL AS DO LIVE BROADCASTS ON TT MY ADDRESS IS (Username "Brandella Survivor") Have a great weekend everyone!!
