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Traveling while managing cancer might seem daunting, but it can be so helpful in bringing in moments of joy, strength, and discovery. I recently took a trip to Alaska with my family, and while I've done short trips in the past, usually they are in places with easy access to medical care should something happen. On this vacation, because we were going to be on a cruise ship, I needed to make sure that I planned how to handle potential symptoms. Preparing for the Trip: Health C

After being super stoked about being in remission back in February, Brenda the Breast Cancer decided to rain on my parade - she's still free floating around in my bloodstream trying to find a new place to take up residence. That sneaky sneaky bitch. So what does this mean for my treatment? It means that for the time being, I still have to go to the clinic every 3 weeks for treatment. We'll be doing another set of scans in April, as well as another molecular blood test. The go

While my cancer news has been overall very positive lately, it has been bringing up some thoughts about what I’ve lost. I try not to think about this sort of thing too much, as it does make me sad. But I think that it’s important to talk about the things you lose when you deal with this disease. TW: self-harm, miscarriage, and fertility issues Let’s start with perhaps the most obvious - I lost my ability to have my own children. Not in a temporary kind of way, in a permanent,

It's been a while since my last update - sorry about that. Life be lifeing, so let me give you a quick breakdown from October.: I got a raise at work, so that was pretty cool, and I've been working on some pretty amazing projects. Some of the projects I'm a part of could revolutionize the way that Cigna interacts with its customers, which honestly needs about a 40 year update. I have many feelings about this, but I'm just gonna keep them to myself - they are inside thoughts o

I turned 33 on September 9th, and I’ve been doing a bit of reflecting. This past year has been a whirlwind. So much is going on, and a bunch of my goals have been achieved. I wouldn't change it for anything if I'm honest. As you may know, Adrian and I bought a home, and we've been spending much of our time working on settling in, making things cozy for the cats! As you can see, they are quite comfortable I haven't done a cancer update in a while, so let's do one now. I recent

Me and my meds: As a cancer patient, I take a lot of medication. And honestly, I don't think that people really know how much I take...

So I suck... at keeping this updated. It's been a very long few months - between moving, running 8Bit Summer Program, working my regular...

It's been a little bit since I've been able to sit down and write out a cancer journey update - the last 2 months have been WILD! Here's...

Hey all, it's been a minute since I had time to sit down and write out my thoughts. And while I have a lot of thoughts, I think I'll start with this one: March should be my last active treatment for a while! A depiction of my joy! After consulting with some of my other doctors, checking my last series of scans, and generally tolerating treatment pretty well, my oncologist feels that I'm at a spot in my treatment journey that we can start to monitor me off active treatment to

Oh look, it's me. I have been going through cancer treatment off and on for almost 4 years now and in that time, we have witnessed...

Okay so this post deserves a warning so before you go ANY FURTHER, just ask yourself one question: Do I want to know? I'm not going to...

This year has been full of twists, turns, surprises, heartbreak, and all the other adjectives you can think of. With the year winding down a bit, I thought I would spend a little time reflecting. Reflection on Family: I am so lucky to have a big supportive family. They have been incredibly supportive when I got rediagnosed this year. They have had my back from the beginning and have been sending me love and positive vibes all year long. Could not have done it without them. I

Hello Friends, It's been a while since I've had time to sit down and write out an update about my cancer journey. It's been a really busy...

When life throws you a curveball, especially a serious one like a cancer diagnosis, it’s easy to feel weighed down by emotions like...

Something you may not know about me but I am a deep thinker. I spend a pretty good portion of my day deep in my own thoughts. Sometimes...

Let's talk about "Chemo Brain" – a term that's often whispered but rarely discussed openly. While not everyone experiences chemo brain or...

One day a friend confides in you that they have recently been diagnosed with cancer. The first reaction is often shock and surprise. It...

I know that I've mentioned it several times but this time around, I am very prepared for dealing with infusion day (sometimes overly so...

Living with cancer can be a challenging journey, but taking care of yourself, including your beauty and skin regimen, can make a...

Chemo day has a routine and a flow that make it very easy to prepare for. Like I’ve written about before, on chemo days, I usually follow...