Sharing Pat’s Story

I met Pat on Instagram & we’ve been there to encourage one another through our journeys.  Pat is a beautiful strong woman from New Jersey, a body builder even, who felt she was too healthy to ever have cancer. A Read More …

Sharing Anne’s Story

I met Anne on Instagram, she’s a beautiful soul who posts the most amazing pics of healthy clean foods!  She’s become a friend & a major inspiration in my life recently to make changes to my diet & the way Read More …

Sharing DiDi’s Story

  DiDi is a three time cancer survivor who I’ve come to know well through Instagram.  We’ve become friends & she continues to inspire me almost daily.  I’m so honored to share DiDi’s incredible story of strength & perseverance with Read More …

Life in Remission

I was told by my radiologist that technically my remission date is the date of my surgery, since the cancer was removed during the mastectomies. This was exciting news, however a bit disappointing since I definitely didn’t feel like I Read More …

Caution to Chemo Patients: Staying Safe Through the Holidays

With the holidays quickly approaching, my calendar is filled with so many events & parties.  In the chaos of preparing for the festivities ahead, I realize the last thing any of us want is to get sick during this busy Read More …

Elf on the Shelf

This is completely off topic from what I normally write about, but the holidays are upon us & I’m feeling festive!    We introduced the tradition of Elf on the Shelf into our home last year & have had so much Read More …

Thankful

Thankful.  A word I feel has gained new meaning through the last year.  I have so much to be thankful for, I always have but don’t think I fully realized it until recently.  Cancer has a way of making you Read More …

Returning to Work

Admittedly I was a little nervous returning to work after eight long months of treatment & recovery.  I had been gone for so much longer than I had ever expected.  So much had changed both at work & within myself Read More …

My Husband’s Story, written by Brian

My journey with cancer begins in January of 2015 with a small red spot in the center of my chest.  I remember first seeing it after taking a shower.  Although odd, I didn’t think much of it.  I was young Read More …

Thankful for my Medical Team

It’s so important to feel confident in those responsible for your medical care.  My husband actually began his treatment at a hospital other than mine, in the city.  However, when I was diagnosed later & he saw my treatment process through Read More …