Hi everyone, 

Sorry for the late post. I have been waiting to find out what is going on before I share anything. I am doing really well post-surgery. I am hiking, biking, and doing strength training and I feel pretty great! It's made me realize that the surgery was the easy part, sadly.  The poison to come is terrifying.  But what's even more terrifying is that, even if you have a job with benefits, our society makes it really hard to feel secure. Financial toxicity is real. It's a symptom, a cause, and a vicious cycle. The more I read and learn, and experience myself, the angrier I become, especially because so many other people have it much worse. 

Although this is earlier stage 2 cancer, given my age, the lymph node status, the grade of cancer, and other factors, I am going to get chemo, radiation, and years of drugs that suppress hormones.  I start chemotherapy on June 21st. At least I will be cooler in the summer with no hair!

I love you all and thank you so much for all your help so far. The journey is far from over. Please keep reaching out! If I don't get back to you right away, I will soon (and please keep trying). 

Much love,

Jen