Young Breast Cancer Survivor in Austin, Texas – Cancer Update: Wigs and Makeup with Look Good Feel Better Cancer Program Last week was a rough week. I was feeling great Monday, but then Tuesday I came down with something. I was achy, got mouth sores, and had a low-grade fever. Since my white blood count was…
What it’s like to have chemo – Breast Cancer Blog Post This was the first morning that I did not have help. It was just Noah (my 1 1/2-year-old) and me. I took Noah and Lizzy (the dog) for a walk. I wasn’t going to take Lizzy, but she gave me those puppy dog eyes…
Young Woman Shares Breast Cancer Story – Diagnosed with Breast Cancer at 31 Years Old I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer at 31 years old. I had a bilateral mastectomy and just started chemotherapy. Luckily, I’m stage 1. I’m triple negative and BRCA positive. Unfortunately, this can happen to young women. Even if you…
First Chemo for Breast Cancer – Stage 1, Triple Negative Breast Cancer We got to the oncologist’s office exactly on time at 8:15 am. My husband and I both brought out computers; I brought mine to watch movies and browse the web and my husband brought his to do work. He dropped me off and…
Today we had a meeting with the surgeon and the oncologist. The final results of the biopsy/surgery were complete. It appears they removed all of the cancer. The margins were clear and the lymph nodes were clear. The second suspicious spot turned out not to be cancer. According to the report, there was just the…
Here is the next breast cancer update. First, I want to thank everyone. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, offers for help, etc. Breast Cancer Update 2 for Young Breast Cancer Survivor I’m home (my parent’s house) from the hospital. I had a bilateral mastectomy with the start of reconstruction surgery Monday afternoon. It was…