Breast Cancer

For all the Marilyns…

When breast cancer was still something that happened to other people, I watched Marilyn, a friend of mine from elementary school, go through it on Facebook. She posted pictures of herself at chemo wearing costumes and bright colors and big smiles… all the pictures she posted were of her…

The On-Going Journey of Surviving Breast Cancer…. and Surviving the Age of COVID

I have a future… ?

Last week, for the first time in over a year and a half, I was able to take the advanced version of the power yoga class that I went to almost daily until my cancer treatment, subsequent surgeries, and recovery. And there was a moment during the class when I just started to cry. Tears streaming…

Reflections On My Year As A Cancer Patient

One year ago today, I got diagnosed with triple negative, stage 2 breast cancer. For those who have followed my blog, you know that even though I had recently tested positive for the BRCA gene mutation, which increases the chance for both breast and…

What it’s like to be a recent breast cancer survivor (hint: it’s a total shit show)

I’m now just about three months out from my last chemo, and almost two from my double mastectomy. I have another surgery in mid July, for reconstructive purposes, which will hopefully be…

The Cancer Limbo

I’m recovering really well from the double mastectomy. I’ve been up and about, working, driving, seeing friends, doing errands. I’m even doing a scene reading at my theater next week (which terrifies me shitless, but that’s a whole other blog post). And I’m actually getting used to being…

Bye Bye, Boobies… a farewell on the eve of my double mastectomy

Chemo is finished, the ultrasound showed no tumor, and I have enjoyed the past few chemo-free weeks, each day getting stronger and more energetic, and truly enjoying every moment. I never thought that getting a pedicure…