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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Every year on February 28, or February 29 in leap years, the world comes together to observe Rare Disease Day, a global awareness campaign dedicated to the millions of people living with rare diseases. While each rare disease may affect only a small number of individuals, together they represent a vast, often overlooked population facing…
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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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A diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) can feel especially overwhelming. The name alone sounds harsher, colder. As if something has been taken away before the fight even begins. But knowledge is power, and life with TNBC is not defined solely by what it lacks. Many people live full, purposeful, and even joyful lives while…
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There is a uniquely painful space in the world of medicine: the period between a scan revealing something “suspicious” and the biopsy that will confirm or rule out cancer. For many patients, these days or weeks feel like an emotional free-fall. A time when life is still technically “normal,” but the mind has already stepped…
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Chronic illness, especially life-altering conditions like cancer or progressive diseases (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or ALS), can deeply affect not just the body, but also the emotional and physical closeness shared between partners. The “spark” that once fueled passion, romance, and connection can become dimmed under the weight of medical challenges, emotional strain,…
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