Breastfeeding after Breast Cancer
Today wraps up World Breastfeeding Week. I’ve been promising myself I’d write this blog post for over seven months now after our sweet son, Jordi, was born December 10 (the day after my own birthday)! I’ve been so grateful to be all wrapped up in motherhood. There are so few events in life where everything…
Pregnancy after Breast Cancer
Hi – it’s been a minute and…SURPRISE! If you didn’t already know – I’m pregnant! My husband and I are so thrilled to be expecting our first child in December, especially because we weren’t sure what this ride would be like for us. It’s such a blessing to be here three years post-diagnosis sharing this…
And Another One…
I’m coming up on the 3rd anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis this week. It was April 8, 2020, when I went in for the ultrasound that quickly led to my first mammogram and a same-day (pandemic-style) biopsy. I’ll never forget the ultrasound tech saying, “I hope it all goes well for you,” and that…
Been There. Doing That.
This post is just proof I’m still kicking…actually, the past few months have been a total blur! Get busy livin’ or die trying (as they say)! In July, Justin and I adopted our first fur-baby, Indy, and we’ve been having fun being cat parents and learning how to be responsible for another tiny life. He’s…
How life goes on…
I’ve been meaning to make some time to write, but it’s been busy around here! 2022 feels a bit more like the pre-pandemic rat race, and I’m trying my hardest to stay present through the madness. Recently, most of my focus has been on treating patients, and though the days can be long, the weeks…
Another Trip
Today it’s been two years since I read “consistent with invasive ductal carcinoma” on my biopsy report. The time and space between then and now is unfathomable to me. Like 100 years wrapped into 730 days. I’m both surprised at how quickly I’ve jumped back into “normal” life and at how the memories of having…
Family Planning After a Cancer Diagnosis
As I’ve written many times before, life as a young adult cancer survivor comes with a whole host of unique challenges! One of those, specifically, is the fact that many adolescent/young adult (AYA) survivors have to face possible infertility after their treatments. Though the road may be a bit more winding, there are many options…
The Year in Review
For me, the turn of the year is a time of reflection, introspection, and setting my sights for the year ahead. If I’ve learned anything the past two years, it’s that you just can’t ever know what to expect, but I think it’s still important to have a vision, even if it’s just to be…
Aerobic Exercise during Cancer Treatments
Aerobic exercise (a.k.a. “cardio”) has many proven benefits for all humans. Cardio relates to cardiac, meaning it’s for the heart! For cancer thrivers, aerobic exercise can have many excellent benefits (including improved survival rates and decreased rates of recurrence!) and should be recommended for all oncology patients. Read on to learn about the benefits and…
Resistance Training during Cancer Treatments
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “If you don’t use it, you lose it,” right? Well, it’s true! For oncology patients in particular, resistance training is an important way to maintain strength, balance, and quality of life during and beyond cancer treatments. Benefits of Resistance Training Maintain functional STRENGTH to continue to do the activities…
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