Well, it has been some time since I updated you all and I am most certain that you missed it, so, away we go.

I am officially 6 weeks out from Chemo and I literally can't believe it.  6 weeks ago I completed one of the hardest chapters in my life and I had the most amazing support system ever.  I have to say, there are pieces of that time that I miss.  I miss the weekly time with some of my best friends helping with my capping.  I miss the rest that it forced on me. I miss the nurses who kept me comfortable, listened to our stories, and ate my goodies.  I miss the reflection that time pushed on me. However, I don't miss the drugs being pushed in my body and while I know it will take time for them to completely leave, I am feeling stronger every day.

Now I am on to a new chapter.  Radiation started last week and I have a new team of nurses and an incredible Radiation oncologist who has made me feel so comfortable with this phase in the process.  I go in every day and it takes literally 5-7 minutes for the radiation portion to be completed.  It takes me more time to drive and change than the actual treatment itself, but I'll take the ease of very minimal side effects and the daily chats with my nurses.  My mom told me this part would be more annoying than anything, but trying to make the most of it.  Mid-March I will complete and ring yet another bell :)

I've also learned about my long term treatment plan which includes ovary suppression and anti-estrogen medicine for 5 years.  We will cross that bridge when it comes.

I will be eager to meet back up with my Plastic Surgeon to get his thoughts on fixing this Frankenstein boob that I have🤣.  Those conversations start in April, but don't anticipate anything happening until later this summer.  Again, one thing at a time.

Until all of this, I am making my way to the 1 year mark of when I felt that dang tumor and 1 year that I was formally diagnosed.  Seems like just yesterday.  But I am grateful that I am so many steps closer to a healthy future and hopefully further and further away from hearing this word ever again.

Have you done your exam lately????? Please do :)