Stephanie
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...
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Stephanie
- May 7, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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 9, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 5 min
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 28, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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...
Stephanie
- Mar 1, 2019
- 3 min
Between Seasons
Wow, what a difference a week makes. I feel like I have traveled a thousand miles in the dark and my mind is reeling. Let me back up to...
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