Barbara’s Story

Site created on March 11, 2019

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In May, 2017 I was diagnosed with metastatic/stage 4/terminal breast cancer (ER+/HER2-)
The Stage II  breast cancer I had been first treated for in 2014 has metastasized (spread) to my lungs, lymph nodes, and brain.  

I have been on 7 different drug treatments.  I stay on the drug(s) until they appear to stop working, do scans, if results are stable treatment continues, if progression of cancer then change drug treatment, repeat, repeat, repeat.  I have had 3 rounds of gamma knife (radiation) procedures to remove brain tumors, and one laser surgery for a larger brain tumor.  There is no cure, so this continues until all treatment options have been tried or the side effects become too difficult.  
My husband Jim, son Harrison, and daughter Lillie are the loves of my life, and they inspire and  bring joy to me every day. 

My yoga practice helps keep me active along with daily walks with my sweet Charlie pup.  

Namaste ,
Barbara

Newest Update

Celebration of Life for Barbara 10-18-22, 5 to 8pm

Journal entry by Barbara Wojcik —

An update concerning Barbara's Celebration of Life:
This event will happen on Tuesday, October 18 between 5 and 8 PM at the Manitou Grill and Event Center in downtown White Bear Lake
http://www.manitougrill.com/

We look forward to sharing time with you

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