Breast cancer

Stephanie

Mar 284 min read

Turning the Page

It has been 555 days since I’ve written a blog post. These 555 days have been stretching and exhausting and good and terrible and happy...

Stephanie

Aug 29, 20212 min read

THREE YEARS

This picture was taken on August 25, 2018. It was four days after my 32nd birthday, a day that included hours of mammograms, ultrasounds...

Stephanie

May 7, 20215 min read

A Miracle in Process

I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in August 2018. Right before my diagnosis, I was not in a great place, emotionally or...

Stephanie

Feb 19, 20201 min read

One year ago

February 19, 2019. One year ago today, I was receiving my last dose of IV chemo for triple negative breast cancer. After 142 days, 16...

Stephanie

Jan 6, 20202 min read

Through the terrible night

Where do I begin? I haven't posted in over two months because I haven't felt the words. My heart, mind and body have been through hell...

Stephanie

Nov 6, 20192 min read

Let the Countdown Begin

Friday, November 1st was my 6 month imaging follow up. It was a difficult day. I posted this photo and caption on Instagram: Super...

Stephanie

Oct 8, 20194 min read

The process

Life with cancer doesn't move in a linear motion. There are ups and downs and steps taken backward and huge leaps forward. From day to...

Stephanie

Aug 28, 20192 min read

My Cancerversary

Yesterday was my one year cancerversary (the day I was told I had cancer.) For such a monumental day, it came and went with very little...

Stephanie

Aug 20, 20194 min read

The future, revisited

I am quickly coming up on my one year cancerversary. It is strange and surreal. I thought I would be done with treatment months ago,...

Stephanie

Aug 9, 20193 min read

Vacationing with Xeloda

Ricky and I were able to go on vacation for a shorter period of time than we originally planned. We weren't able to do much but it just...

Stephanie

Jul 26, 20192 min read

8.4, iron no more

I'll keep this brief. I had my bloodwork done today and things don't look great. The nurse pulled me aside and asked how I was feeling. I...

Stephanie

Jul 18, 20194 min read

Kissing the Sun (and my RBCs) Goodbye

I officially have one week of Xeloda under my belt. I found out I was supposed to be taking 1,000 mg 2x a day and instead I only took...

Stephanie

Jul 5, 20194 min read

Life 'after' cancer

The cancer journey involves three stages: diagnosis, treatment and life after. Diagnosis: This is the beginning, when you hear those...

Stephanie

Jun 26, 20193 min read

NED and Xeloda

Back at it, y'all. Ricky took this picture by accident at my appointment yesterday but I feel like it is a pretty accurate depiction of...

Stephanie

Jun 24, 20193 min read

Starting recovery and treatment #4

Ah, I have so been enjoying gaining back my strength, starting to contribute to work around my house and even getting in some exercise!...

Stephanie

Jun 8, 20194 min read

A normal weekend - A dream come true

I know I haven't filled you in on all the details of my radiation experience but I hope my last post gave you a good enough idea! To be...

Stephanie

May 30, 20191 min read

Radiation Recap

Here's a quick slideshow recap of my radiation experience. I will try to write an actual post next week, so check back then. All my love,

Stephanie

Apr 23, 20195 min read

Radiation and my first tattoo

I apologize it has taken me so long to write an update; I just haven't had the inspiration or energy to do so. Radiation started last...

Stephanie

Mar 27, 20194 min read

Wires and patches and IVs, oh my!

March 13, 2019. Surgery day. I know it has taken me a while to get this update out, so I feel like a lot of information has piled up. But...

Stephanie

Mar 18, 20192 min read

Seasons Part II

The theme of seasons has continued to play out in my life. I have two sisters, one older and one younger (raise your hand if you are the...