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Category Archives: Remission
And My Cancer Markers Say . . .
Today was my day to return to my Breast Oncologist for our biannual chat to discuss my blood work and cancer markers. When the nurse took my blood pressure, she said, “Wow! You seem really relaxed today.” I replied, “I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged after cancer, after chemo, breast cancer, cancer markers, faith and cancer, remission, survivor
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August 10, 2016: Because I Carry the BRAC2 Mutation
What happens if you have tested positive for the BRAC2 mutated gene? I’m still not sure I even know or understand all the repercussions of knowing I have this mutation. I can just write about what I know to be … Continue reading
Posted in breast cancer, breast cancer and kids, Breast Cancer Plan, children, Complications, faith, family and cancer, Genetics, Hysterectomy, mastectomy, Remission, Risk factors, side effects, side effects faith, Survivor
Tagged BRAC2, BRAC2 mutated gene, breast cancer, breast cancer gene, cancer gene
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August 3, 2016: Today’s Worth Celebrating!
Today’s worth celebrating! Every day is actually, and this date reminds me why every day should be cherished. August 3rd, 2015, I was told I was in remission! At that moment in time, NO cancer could be detected in … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, remission, survivor
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April 11, 2016: Slipping Back Into the Darkness
Depression was something I used to think I knew something about, but the reality is knowing about something is not the same as understanding. The deep, dark, irkiness some find swallowing them whole is still foreign to me. I pray … Continue reading
March 29, 2016: It’s Been a Good Doctor Day
A cancer diagnosis is followed by a slew of doctor appointments. Just as I’ve felt I was done going to appointment after appointment, it seems like I get steamrolled with another set of appointments. But today was a good doctor … Continue reading
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Tagged after cancer, breast cancer, faith and cancer, healing, remission
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March 23, 2016: Three Things Every Cancer Patient Needs
Regardless of what type of cancer a person has, I’ve found we all really need three similar things. And we don’t just need these things at diagnosis. We need these things long term. Everyone can help even if you don’t … Continue reading
February 24, 2016: All Those Scary Words!
When I go to the doctor, I often hear terms I don’t always know exactly what they mean. Some of them sound scary, but then I find out they really aren’t as scary as they initially sounded. Since October of … Continue reading
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January 31, 2016: Taking a Step Back
Some times when I stand in the middle of something, I fail to see what’s really happening. I feel as though I’ve allowed myself to get caught up in the fingers of a massive tornado. I’ve been tossed about and … Continue reading
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