MY STORY ...

On May 2nd, 2024, after having a biopsy of a highly suspicious mass, I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, indicated by a tumor measuring 2.8 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm in my left breast. On June 10th, I had a mastectomy and all went really well. Post surgery, I was told by my surgeon that I had no "evidence of breast cancer". I had clear margins and clear lymph nodes - great news! I was set up with an appointment with oncology where I learned that because my tumor was so aggressive, it was possible there were microcells of cancer not visible to any imaging or scans that then may have been released into other parts of my body from the original tumor. And there they would sit, and grow. I was told that I had a 50% chance of the cancer coming back within the next 10 years. They recommended chemo. Four treatments, 21 days apart. I'm scared and I'm anxious. How is this something you prepare for? Mind and body, I wasn't ready. I recognize there are millions of humans who have had chemo and are fine. I also know there are humans who had chemo and are not fine.
As of the writing of this, July 31, 2024, I'm still not ready. But I will do what I can to get myself there and that's what this blog is about right now. I want to take you on a journey with me to healing. Healing my body from the destruction I have put it through over the last 50 years, where I've created a breeding ground for cancer. I'm still learning so much and I've only just begun my journey, so hang in there with me and hopefully this will help. you as well.