CANCER – Page 4

March 3, 2016April 25, 2016

A Crushing Blow

[12-18 weeks of chemo is going to reduce my risk of recurrence from 25% to 8%. No brainer, right? Then why does it feel so bad right now?] September 30, 2015

March 3, 2016April 25, 2016

[My PCP is brilliant and figured out that I have an infection in my throat due to intubation during surgery. ‪#antibioticsaremysavior #drerwinforthewin My extended genetic testing all came back negative. ‪#apparentlyigotstruckbylightning My next surgery date is Oct 19th and I need to decide if we’re removing another bit or the whole damn thing. ‪#frankenboobvsfakeboob Oncotype DX test results…

March 3, 2016April 25, 2016

Patience + Turmoil

[Sorry for the silence but I’ve been living in the shadows because of this sore throat. It’s the worst ever in 40 years and it’s just not fair. I have built the best team of doctors but we still need more info to move forward. Hopefully those answers will be coming in this week. I…

March 3, 2016April 25, 2016

Soul Mates

[8 years today and my hubby gifts me with the best medical oncologist in town.] September 23, 2015

March 3, 2016April 25, 2016

Beauty

[Life is Beautiful and so are you @meltematlanta Thank you for comforting me. I am so rich in love and friendship.] September 22, 2015

March 2, 2016April 25, 2016

Groupie

[1 week post-op. 5 miles. One of the best medical oncologists in town is meeting with me on Wed because my husband is a rockstar.] September 21, 2015

March 2, 2016April 25, 2016

I Need A Hero

[This is your homework. Watch Tig. I’d been meaning to watch this for months and finally got around to it last night. It is so inspiring – to think that there is nothing that can’t be laughed at. This is my goal. She is my hero. Laugh with me.] September 20, 2015

February 29, 2016April 25, 2016

The Journey Continues

[I got the call but it’s not that simple. Not the best case scenario but not the worst. More tests, more waiting, more surgery.] September 17, 2015

February 29, 2016April 25, 2016

Pergatory

[Trying to relax while waiting for a call from the surgeon = nearly impossible. Thank you for all the flowers and care packages and food. It’s all keeping me from losing my mind.] September 16, 2015

February 29, 2016April 25, 2016

Operation Get It Out

[Game day. Was in great spirits all day thanks to all of you! I couldn’t have been uplifted by a more loving thoughtful bunch. @stlukeshealth is staffed by such delightful talented people. I felt like a VIP from start to finish. The only downside was this gown.] September 14, 2015

February 28, 2016April 25, 2016

Psych

[LAST DAY. 11.7 miles. Last bike ride with my best wing mom. The anesthesiologist better call for back up because it’s going to take a lot to get me to lie still.] September 13, 2015

February 28, 2016September 30, 2016

Serendipity

[2 days. Last run. I’ll see your Kestrel summit and raise you a Crestline traverse and Red Cliffs descent. 6.7 miles. BOOM.] September 12, 2015

February 26, 2016April 25, 2016

Keep On Keepin’ On

[3 days. Got a flat at the top right after I snapped this selfie. Coasted down as far as I could. Ran home next to my bike maybe 2 miles so Will wouldn’t be late for work.] September 11, 2015

February 26, 2016April 25, 2016

A Beautiful Sentiment

[It’s been 12 days since I put the call out and I have to say your response has been phenomenal. Thank you for every like, private message, text, call, and visit. It has all fueled my fire. From stories of empathy to virtual fist bumps, I am blown away by it all. Thank you for…