I remember a friend of mine using Caring Bridge for her son years ago and it seemed to be a safe space for posting about his journey. Recently, a couple of my friends have mentioned me starting a Caring Bridge site for my friends and family to follow along with my news and updates on my new diagnosis of breast cancer. So if you're here, thank you for taking the time to sign on and read. 

This was my facebook post. I wasn't sure I'd go public, but I've had some people who've already found out and are asking questions. It's honestly, exhausting to answer each message and phone call so ...

A few weeks ago I went for my regular “smashy smash” (mammogram). I was called back for a second, and an ultrasound. Then a stereotactic biopsy was scheduled. This is where you're put in a mammogram while a core needle biopsy is performed. 
As it turns out I have breast cancer. IKR??

I'm mostly posting because I’ll be out of commission for a bit and won’t be answering messages about products, elderberry syrup, or pretty much anything else. As hard as it's going to be, I'm going to step away from the biz for a couple weeks to give myself time to prepare for this and to heal. 

On Tuesday, the 7th, I’ll be having a bilateral mastectomy and then discussing further treatment plans. 

It’s a rare cancer, mostly seen in people who’ve undergone aggressive radiation therapy, which I did in 91 for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. It’s unclear at this time if it’s invasive or not. We'll know more after the pathology from the surgery is back.
Because of the radiation I had, I’m not a candidate for it again so I may be looking at chemotherapy this time around.

I’m fine. Matt’s fine. The kids are fine. I’m not scared … not of cancer or surgery. This virus thing scares me more than stupid cancer. So my timing on this isn’t great, but the plan is to get in, get the surgery, get home and heal.

At this time, I’d rather not be bombarded with questions or cures ;). I know a lot of you will and have offered to help and that warms my heart, but in this crazy time, there’s really nothing to do. I’ll post as I feel needed, but boundaries are set and I’m hoping you'll respect those please.

Please don’t do the sorry or sad thing. In fact, you know I like a good meme or GIF or comic so if you’re going to post or comment, please be light and fun.
Love to you all.