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Me and My Stupid Breast Cancer

Me and My Stupid Breast Cancer

A Cancer Diagnosis Changes You Forever.
You Always Remember The Moment It Came.

Traveling with Cancer: What You Need to Know

Traveling with Cancer: What You Need to Know

Traveling with Cancer: What You Need to Know

Jun 73 min read

Another Month Down, Forever to Go?

Another Month Down, Forever to Go?

Another Month Down, Forever to Go?

Apr 92 min read

What has Cancer Taken Away from Me: Let’s Talk About It

What has Cancer Taken Away from Me: Let’s Talk About It

What has Cancer Taken Away from Me: Let’s Talk About It

Dec 27, 20254 min read

"Cautiously Optimistic"

"Cautiously Optimistic"

"Cautiously Optimistic"

Dec 14, 20254 min read

@urseriouslyateacher had this gem on his phone from our trip to #Alaska. Seriously the best trip ever!

@urseriouslyateacher had this gem on his phone from our trip to #Alaska. Seriously the best trip ever!

Health Harmony started with a simple thought:

"There has to be a better way."

While navigating breast cancer, I found myself managing appointments, medications, test results, symptoms, and information across multiple providers and portals.

As a healthcare product leader, I knew technology could do better.

Today, I'm building the tool I wish I had when my healthcare journey began.

💜 Health Harmony is officially building its beta community.

If you're interested in helping shape the future of patient-centered healthcare, I'd love to have you join us.

🔗 Link in bio

#HealthHarmony #HealthTech #BreastCancerAwareness #PatientAdvocacy #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation

Health Harmony started with a simple thought:

"There has to be a better way."

While navigating breast cancer, I found myself managing appointments, medications, test results, symptoms, and information across multiple providers and portals.

As a healthcare product leader, I knew technology could do better.

Today, I'm building the tool I wish I had when my healthcare journey began.

💜 Health Harmony is officially building its beta community.

If you're interested in helping shape the future of patient-centered healthcare, I'd love to have you join us.

🔗 Link in bio

#HealthHarmony #HealthTech #BreastCancerAwareness #PatientAdvocacy #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation

Thought of the day 💭 what has been your hardest lesson?

Thought of the day 💭 what has been your hardest lesson?

This week’s inspirational quote is so aligned with what’s going on this week: I have a demo to show Health Harmony to a potential tech founder! Hoping that it leads to a partnership to work together and build it officially so we can put it out in the universe!!

This week’s inspirational quote is so aligned with what’s going on this week: I have a demo to show Health Harmony to a potential tech founder! Hoping that it leads to a partnership to work together and build it officially so we can put it out in the universe!!

The absolute best way to see some amazing Alaska beauty is by train. The views are breathtaking and this video does not do them justice. #alaska #skagwayalaska #whitepassandyukonroute

The absolute best way to see some amazing Alaska beauty is by train. The views are breathtaking and this video does not do them justice. #alaska #skagwayalaska #whitepassandyukonroute

Haven’t sorted through all my photos yet, but here are a few of my favorites so far #alaskacruise @princesscruises

Haven’t sorted through all my photos yet, but here are a few of my favorites so far #alaskacruise @princesscruises

Whale watching trip today (along with seeing the Mendenhall Glacier) - we did get to see quite a few whales 🐋 but honestly even if we didn’t, I have really been enjoying the scenery. Came across this dry cabin on Survival Island. This cabin has no running water, electricity, or internet. The folks who live here would have to head into Juneau by boat for supplies. What an incredible place to live and melt into nature 🌲

Whale watching trip today (along with seeing the Mendenhall Glacier) - we did get to see quite a few whales 🐋 but honestly even if we didn’t, I have really been enjoying the scenery. Came across this dry cabin on Survival Island. This cabin has no running water, electricity, or internet. The folks who live here would have to head into Juneau by boat for supplies. What an incredible place to live and melt into nature 🌲

The #cruisingcrew 😍 first port: Ketchikan,AK. Beautiful weather until the wind started picking up - dang near blew us away. Gorgeous scenery, a few tasty treats, and lots of walking. Only a half day so we didn’t do any excursions but we will be in the next port!

The #cruisingcrew 😍 first port: Ketchikan,AK. Beautiful weather until the wind started picking up - dang near blew us away. Gorgeous scenery, a few tasty treats, and lots of walking. Only a half day so we didn’t do any excursions but we will be in the next port!

Photo from Sea Day. We’ve got a bit of rough water going on and I’m so thankful that Brenda the #breastcancer has allowed me to have a wide variety of anti-nausea drugs away. One of the only good things from that #B. The underlying nausea feeling has been kicking my 🍑 all day but Adrian and I did do a couples massage this morning - it was lovely 🥰 cute sweatshirt from my momma and in case anyone is wondering - yes it’s cold lol 😂

Photo from Sea Day. We’ve got a bit of rough water going on and I’m so thankful that Brenda the #breastcancer has allowed me to have a wide variety of anti-nausea drugs away. One of the only good things from that #B. The underlying nausea feeling has been kicking my 🍑 all day but Adrian and I did do a couples massage this morning - it was lovely 🥰 cute sweatshirt from my momma and in case anyone is wondering - yes it’s cold lol 😂

So apparently cruises have changed a lot since the last time I went. The whole ship is WiFi enabled so I can still annoy people with my photos. Anyway, we’re headed out from Vancouver (super cool city - will definitely be back!) and on our way to Alaska! Ready for some R and R with some of my favorite people

So apparently cruises have changed a lot since the last time I went. The whole ship is WiFi enabled so I can still annoy people with my photos. Anyway, we’re headed out from Vancouver (super cool city - will definitely be back!) and on our way to Alaska! Ready for some R and R with some of my favorite people

Adorable new addition to my collection - I love having adult money

Adorable new addition to my collection - I love having adult money

You didn’t know I had a green thumb did you?! 👍🏽 Cherry is about to pop off with a big harvest! 🍅 I’ve been telling her daily what a great job she’s doing and I think it’s really paying off! This is the first time I’ve successfully grown tomatoes so here’s to hoping I’ll be growing so many more when I start implementing my garden plan - I’d love to start setting it up in the fall when the weather is cooler.

You didn’t know I had a green thumb did you?! 👍🏽 Cherry is about to pop off with a big harvest! 🍅 I’ve been telling her daily what a great job she’s doing and I think it’s really paying off! This is the first time I’ve successfully grown tomatoes so here’s to hoping I’ll be growing so many more when I start implementing my garden plan - I’d love to start setting it up in the fall when the weather is cooler.

We be cute together - that is all

We be cute together - that is all

We’re at a book signing event for @urseriouslyateacher favorite author Martha Wells - author of #Murderbot. Really enjoyed the series on Apple TV but Adrian has been loving the books 📚 #audiobooks

We’re at a book signing event for @urseriouslyateacher favorite author Martha Wells - author of #Murderbot. Really enjoyed the series on Apple TV but Adrian has been loving the books 📚 #audiobooks

Had a delicious dinner at @risesouffle with @iwanttotacoboutit before a very fun girls night at @thegrowlerexchange with my besties 😍 we had a really great time full of laughs together

Had a delicious dinner at @risesouffle with @iwanttotacoboutit before a very fun girls night at @thegrowlerexchange with my besties 😍 we had a really great time full of laughs together

This is what I made for dinner tonight: fried rice, pork belly bites, carrot salad, and roasted asparagus. Upping my veggies for chemo week this week. And having some items already on hand that I can just heat up or eat cold makes it easier for me to remember to eat more than just cheez its or like some crackers.

This is what I made for dinner tonight: fried rice, pork belly bites, carrot salad, and roasted asparagus. Upping my veggies for chemo week this week. And having some items already on hand that I can just heat up or eat cold makes it easier for me to remember to eat more than just cheez its or like some crackers.

As I’m sitting here enjoying my coffee, it occurred to me today that these quiet, slow mornings are numbered. Honestly I’m thrilled - we are really excited to welcome kiddos into our home and experience all the things with them! We have our first home study visit on May 5th - tiny bit nervous but I am confident that Adrian and I are ready 😍

As I’m sitting here enjoying my coffee, it occurred to me today that these quiet, slow mornings are numbered. Honestly I’m thrilled - we are really excited to welcome kiddos into our home and experience all the things with them! We have our first home study visit on May 5th - tiny bit nervous but I am confident that Adrian and I are ready 😍

Something I enjoy buying for myself: food themed art from local artists! I just added the Cuppa Coffee Screenprint by @thelittlefriendsofprintmaking from a recent trip to @weare1976. I love this one for its bright colors and super fun vibe! My goal is to fill up the whole wall with a curated collection of food art that makes me happy 😊

Something I enjoy buying for myself: food themed art from local artists! I just added the Cuppa Coffee Screenprint by @thelittlefriendsofprintmaking from a recent trip to @weare1976. I love this one for its bright colors and super fun vibe! My goal is to fill up the whole wall with a curated collection of food art that makes me happy 😊

I did a thing today …. Broke my freaking foot 🦶😑 my feet pic career is now out the window 😂 all jokes aside; tripped over my foot today and fractured my fifth metatarsal bone. Never had a broken bone before and I will say this sucks. Adding an orthopedist to my care team and I’m sure my oncologist will be thrilled when I ask for a bone density test on Monday.

I did a thing today …. Broke my freaking foot 🦶😑 my feet pic career is now out the window 😂 all jokes aside; tripped over my foot today and fractured my fifth metatarsal bone. Never had a broken bone before and I will say this sucks. Adding an orthopedist to my care team and I’m sure my oncologist will be thrilled when I ask for a bone density test on Monday.

@cynical_storyteller and I have been craving lasagna for like a month so I agreed to host a Sanchez family Lasagna Night. Here’s how it turned out and there was enough for everyone to have leftovers to take home. It turned out really good - dare I say one of my best

@cynical_storyteller and I have been craving lasagna for like a month so I agreed to host a Sanchez family Lasagna Night. Here’s how it turned out and there was enough for everyone to have leftovers to take home. It turned out really good - dare I say one of my best

Upstairs bathroom (AKA the kiddo bathroom) is almost done. Need a shower curtain and towels. We’ll get bathing supplies when we know what we get placed with. I’ve always wanted to have dinosaur themed bathroom and now I do! I love these cute little hooks I found- They look like they are going on an adventure! The little statues on the counter can be used for toothbrushes and toothpaste and are from our baby Sanchez hope chest. I’m glad they will be used by the kiddos that we bring into our home.

Upstairs bathroom (AKA the kiddo bathroom) is almost done. Need a shower curtain and towels. We’ll get bathing supplies when we know what we get placed with. I’ve always wanted to have dinosaur themed bathroom and now I do! I love these cute little hooks I found- They look like they are going on an adventure! The little statues on the counter can be used for toothbrushes and toothpaste and are from our baby Sanchez hope chest. I’m glad they will be used by the kiddos that we bring into our home.

The kids rooms are set up with a bed (shout out to Adrian’s parents for the mattresses and Adrian’s brother for helping us put them together). Once we get matched, we’ll work with the kiddos to make the space their own as they get settled. Right now the goal is a cozy, safe bed to decompress in.

The kids rooms are set up with a bed (shout out to Adrian’s parents for the mattresses and Adrian’s brother for helping us put them together). Once we get matched, we’ll work with the kiddos to make the space their own as they get settled. Right now the goal is a cozy, safe bed to decompress in.

I got myself a little sweet treat - for my emotional support Stanley- and it brings me a little bit of joy 🥹

I got myself a little sweet treat - for my emotional support Stanley- and it brings me a little bit of joy 🥹

So I was debating posting this but I feel strongly that we should honor each closing chapter as we open a new one. As you may or may not know, prior to my cancer diagnosis, I had gone through a few miscarriages (3 in total). The first time I found out I was pregnant, I got so excited and bought a few cute things that I wanted - all dinosaur themed of course. 🦖🦕 But none of my pregnancies panned out and eventually I put these items away in a hope box for someday. But as we move forward with adoption and away from having our own baby, I pulled these things out again to say goodbye. That’s not to say I’m throwing them away. I plan on donating them to someone who needs them. It’s really tough to close this chapter as it’s something that I really wanted. It’s been a bit of an emotional week for me and Adrian, but as we go into our foster class next week, we are opening up a new chapter - one that promises to be just as wonderful.

So I was debating posting this but I feel strongly that we should honor each closing chapter as we open a new one. As you may or may not know, prior to my cancer diagnosis, I had gone through a few miscarriages (3 in total). The first time I found out I was pregnant, I got so excited and bought a few cute things that I wanted - all dinosaur themed of course. 🦖🦕 But none of my pregnancies panned out and eventually I put these items away in a hope box for someday. But as we move forward with adoption and away from having our own baby, I pulled these things out again to say goodbye. That’s not to say I’m throwing them away. I plan on donating them to someone who needs them. It’s really tough to close this chapter as it’s something that I really wanted. It’s been a bit of an emotional week for me and Adrian, but as we go into our foster class next week, we are opening up a new chapter - one that promises to be just as wonderful.

Adrian was off work today so we fired up the smoker to make some delicious ribs! By far one of our favorite things to cook together, we opted for a honey garlic seasoning this time to tone down on some of the spicy (I’m still pretty sensitive to really spicy foods). These turned out to be my favorite by far! The smoke on them was good, and while not fall off the bone, they were definitely tender!

Adrian was off work today so we fired up the smoker to make some delicious ribs! By far one of our favorite things to cook together, we opted for a honey garlic seasoning this time to tone down on some of the spicy (I’m still pretty sensitive to really spicy foods). These turned out to be my favorite by far! The smoke on them was good, and while not fall off the bone, they were definitely tender!

I’ve been off and on sick this week so Adrian and I spent the day indoors, enjoying the rain, and I built this Lego set that he got me a while ago. I have a few of them that I need to build but started with this one because I think it’s the biggest of all the sets

I’ve been off and on sick this week so Adrian and I spent the day indoors, enjoying the rain, and I built this Lego set that he got me a while ago. I have a few of them that I need to build but started with this one because I think it’s the biggest of all the sets

The best chicken I’ve managed to make so far. Base recipe is from @ciaosamin’s first book - Salt Fat Acid Heat. I’ve made the same recipe several times, learning a little more each time and making slight modifications to the seasoning, time in the oven, and trying out different marinade methods. This time I did keifier (instead of the regular buttermilk) and this gorgeous browning was the result 🤩 I am really proud of this one! #roastchicken #homecooking

The best chicken I’ve managed to make so far. Base recipe is from @ciaosamin’s first book - Salt Fat Acid Heat. I’ve made the same recipe several times, learning a little more each time and making slight modifications to the seasoning, time in the oven, and trying out different marinade methods. This time I did keifier (instead of the regular buttermilk) and this gorgeous browning was the result 🤩 I am really proud of this one! #roastchicken #homecooking

So proud of #badbunny for his love letter to the Latin people at this years #Super Bowl. With everything that’s been happening in our country to our immigrant communities, I loved the showcase of who we are and what we are about: family, dance, music, love, food, and culture. #loveyoubenito #fuckice

So proud of #badbunny for his love letter to the Latin people at this years #Super Bowl. With everything that’s been happening in our country to our immigrant communities, I loved the showcase of who we are and what we are about: family, dance, music, love, food, and culture. #loveyoubenito #fuckice

I had treatment today after a nice 4 week break. Symptom wise - I’ve got a bit of a headache, but overall I’m feeling pretty good.

So you wanna hear something great?! My last scan came back clean. No new growths and no growth on the spot we’ve been monitoring. That makes 3/3. We can confidently say that I’m in #remission. I’ll still have to do check ins and such, but I am going to get a nice long break from active treatment. Waiting for the final results from my molecular blood test as like a second checkpoint. Another scan in 3-ish months to take another look.

#breastcancer #remission #cancerisabitch #slappingcancerintheface

I had treatment today after a nice 4 week break. Symptom wise - I’ve got a bit of a headache, but overall I’m feeling pretty good.

So you wanna hear something great?! My last scan came back clean. No new growths and no growth on the spot we’ve been monitoring. That makes 3/3. We can confidently say that I’m in #remission. I’ll still have to do check ins and such, but I am going to get a nice long break from active treatment. Waiting for the final results from my molecular blood test as like a second checkpoint. Another scan in 3-ish months to take another look.

#breastcancer #remission #cancerisabitch #slappingcancerintheface

I adulted pretty hard today guys: got our business taxes over to our CPA, completed some Cigna work that I didn’t get to finish due to about a million meetings last week, put away our Christmas lights (wrapped up nicely I might add as seen in this photo) and completed our first round of adoption paperwork. We had to write autobiographical piece about ourselves and Adrian’s almost brought me to tears 😭

I adulted pretty hard today guys: got our business taxes over to our CPA, completed some Cigna work that I didn’t get to finish due to about a million meetings last week, put away our Christmas lights (wrapped up nicely I might add as seen in this photo) and completed our first round of adoption paperwork. We had to write autobiographical piece about ourselves and Adrian’s almost brought me to tears 😭

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