We received the results from the biopsy on my right breast: Negative
We received the results from my PET scan: Negative for signs of metastasis
This means the cancer has not spread! It has only been found in the left breast and this is such a relief! Making it through the last few weeks feels like a major accomplishment. I checked everything off my list and I am scheduled to start chemo! Exciting right?!
I'm laughing at myself that I am giddy about chemo treatment.
Starting treatment means I can begin healing. I know it's going to be a rough journey but I'm prepared and I'm grateful for the support I have.
I have scoured the internet for information and have also been connected to people who have gone through this process themselves. I'm happy to share all that I've learned so far and I'll be detailing anything that helps me along the way.
Having a 4 (almost 5) year old adds on quite a bit as I go through this. I have to say, I am so proud of my daughter. She is brave, curious and shares when she is feeling scared. We are choosing to discuss things openly with her. She knows about my appointments, we teach her what terms like biopsy and PET scan mean, she knows (some) of what to expect when I start going through chemo. We have discussed some fun things we can do when I'm having calm and quite days. She's really excited to play with the modeling clay that was sent to us! We also read her a book that was an excellent resource. It really goes through what a child may experience when their parent is going through cancer. I hope you will never need this resource, but if you do HERE is the link to the book.
All of this to say I'm ready for this. Mentally I am feeling strong. I am focused on the only outcome: getting this cancer the fuck out of my body.
So things are really looking up around here.
I recently heard one of my favorite follows, Mada, use this little phrase— best, worst, I’ll go first. It reminds me of a little game my friend Caity used to play as we would all take turns expressing the best parts of our day.
I’m going to be signing off with best and worst and I hope you’ll join in with me. I would love to hear about you.
Best: My brother is visiting from Thailand for a few weeks and I get to witness the instant bond him and Leona share. It’s something I will remember forever.
Worst: Paying $2k to help preserve my hair during chemo with cold capping. Luckily, I will be able to submit this to insurance for reimbursement at some point…
Your turn!
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