For many individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, a mastectomy can be a life-saving procedure. A mastectomy involves the surgical removal of all or part of the breast tissue to treat or prevent breast cancer. While advances in surgical techniques have improved outcomes and reduced complications, some patients experience persistent pain that continues long after the…
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Chemotherapy is one of the most effective tools available for treating many forms of cancer. By targeting rapidly dividing cancer cells, chemotherapy can slow disease progression, eliminate cancer, and improve survival outcomes. However, these powerful treatments can also weaken the body’s natural defenses against infection. Among the most serious complications cancer patients may face during…
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This week’s chemo for week two (02.03.2026) went well, although my labs have shown my liver is not well. But no reactions to the Taxol or Carbo at this point. And other labs and visible changes show my body is soopin’ up the chemo & pushing out white blood cells as it should be. Protein…
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As I write the update for this week, I am uncomfortable and in quite a bit of pain after having my port installed Thursday evening. It would seem true that days 3-4 are the worst after installation, especially when it’s installed on the side you sleep on, throwing off all ability to find peace while…
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Words I’m numb to: “This is an extremely unique case and will follow no set treatment plan.” You don’t say. The surgeon seems like a fantastic guy. He is my kind of people (iykyk) and really loves his job. He is head of the board of surgeons with breast specialty and does a lot of…
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Various Short Updates from miscellaneous appointments in early January 2026: January 6th: More scans today, this time with copious amounts of contrast dye. 4 attempts at the IV, three blown veins- both arms. Scans confirmed whats already known & that it seems to be just one lymph node that is in question. (In question: could…
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December 2nd arrived quickly, mainly because my girls both had wisdom teeth surgeries in between the scans and biopsy which kept me on my toes and actively caring for them. Wonderful distraction! The Breast Diagnostic team is fantastic – full stop. For the biopsy, they did a pre-scan to grab a few more images prior…
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In the few months prior to my November 2025 check-in mammogram and ultrasound scans, there were signs both within my body and externally in the world. Thankfully, I have been having regular mammograms and ultrasound scans on said breasts for years due to previous medical issues, deep implanted endometriosis throughout my body, and other chronic…
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