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Grand Jetéing Over Cancer
 
 

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I was 23 years old and a ballet dancer with the Joffrey Concert Group in NYC when I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer which put my career on hold.

 
 
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Today is cycle 3 week 2. My side effects are getting better each cycle. Of course I have good and bad days but more good than bad this cycle. Thank you for your continued support and prayers. It is an essential part of my treatment and mental healt
Recently I have felt a guardian angel watching over me. I didn’t really believe in them until my freshman year in college when I felt my cousin/godfather who passed just a week before college orientation. Throughout my 4 years at college I felt
Today is the start of cycle 3 of Trodelvy. I am doing pretty well in terms of side effects. I enjoyed my week off last week and was able to catch up on somethings. Thank you for the continued support and prayers. Your support helps me get through t
When I was first diagnosed I didn’t know how long I would be alive and made small goals and dreams to keep me going. Fast forward 10.5 years and I am still doing it. Recently I had to make a big decision about a special trip. I had been going b
A lot has happened the past month and a half with my health and day by day I am feeling better and a little stronger. I have been doing exactly what I want to do and if you know me you know any activity with my dogs is my favorite things. Before I
Today is the Christian feast of All Saints Day. On this day, the Church honors every saint, those officially known and honored with feast days as well as those saints known only to God. It comes on the 1st day after Pink October, and to me, it&rsqu
Today is week 2 of cycle 2 of Trodelvy. This past week has been better then the first cycle but with that cycle I was still recovering from my hospital stay and radiation. I am hopeful the treatment is working because some of the pain I was having is
Today was a very good day after having a bad day yesterday. Yesterday I had a severely bad migraine that kept me in bed for most of the day. Today I woke up refreshed and full of energy. I also had an ampcoil treatment which a supportive treatment
It has been a month since I had my seizures and stayed in the hospital. I haven’t shared much because I was focusing on myself and going to lots of doctors appointments. But here is a little update. First the day after my seizures my family
Today is the 1st week of cycle 2 of Trodelvy. I was feeling good during my off week hope it continues. Hopefully we can see some improvement in my blood work and counts but it could take a few cycles to show something. Thank you for your continued
Today my girl Momma Mia turns 6!!! It seems like yesterday I brought her home. She is the sweetest little Pomeranian around. Always ready to snuggle and go on adventures. She gets to have a weekend adventures this weekend and enjoy her day. #mommam
How’s your Monday morning going? Last night huge clumps were coming out when I brushed my hair so I knew I had to take care of it this morning. The dogs let me borrow their grooming tools. This is my 3rd time shaving my head. Time to get the
Lately I have been taking each day one at a time. Before my stay in the hospital I had some dog events scheduled and I kept those plans but each morning I listen to my body and make my final decision then. Today was one of those days. Luckily each d
Today is week 2 of the 1cycle of Trodelvy. Last week I had my ups and downs with side effects and energy levels so I’m prepared for that this week. Next week my body has a week off from treatments then it starts over again. I’m hoping my
I’m taking the next couple of days to rest and recover from radiation to get ready for my next infusion on Monday. But yesterday I got to ring the end of radiation bell. After getting my 4 spots treated I found out it was a one and done. I was
Today I start my brain radiation. Not quite sure how many sessions but I only have a few spots so hopefully not too many. Kennie and Momma Mia are ready to take care of me when I get home later today. Rest is still my main Thank you for your contin
Today is the 1st day of Trodelvy. This is my new infusion treatment that includes a chemo and an immunotherapy. We are hopeful that this will work for me and some of my current symptoms will go away. I have 2 weeks on and one week off and the side ef
Wanted to give everyone an update. It’s definitely nice to be home and resting with my Poms. What the doctors have said. I have a few brain metastasis that most likely caused the seizures. I am on anti- seizure medication and have to take it
I was sent home tonight! I have been put on anti-seizure medicine and will start pin-pointed brain radiation soon. Lots of things have been put into place and will all be starting soon. I am definitely feeling better and I will take the next couple