One of the many challenges that those with a cancer diagnosis face is how it affects their “normal” life, in particular how it impacts work. For many cancer survivors, going through treatment means taking time off of work, leaving their job, modifying how they do their job, or changing careers completely.
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One of the most common things that cancer patients deal with is the fear of their cancer coming back or spreading. This fear of recurrence causes a lot of anxiety in the cancer community, especially when it comes time for scans, biopsies, and follow up appointments.
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One year ago today I received my diagnosis that I had B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. One year ago my world completely changed and turned upside down. One year ago I went from a caregiver to a patient.
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I’ve been putting off writing this blog post for a couple weeks now. My heart and my head feel like they are drowning.
Continue reading “I Don’t Know Where to Start”
Next week I’ll be starting the next phase of my treatment, intensification. I had this week off, but it hasn’t felt that way because I have been dealing with daily migraines.
Continue reading “Migraines and Phase 3”
I haven’t updated a whole bunch on my blog lately because the CNS phase of treatment was definitely rougher on me than I anticipated.
Continue reading “CNS Phase complete!”
Yesterday was Luke and my two year wedding anniversary. It was not at all how I imagined spending our day together, but I think it was truly a representation of our relationship and love for each other.
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I have been home for almost a week now and it has been so nice! It’s amazing the difference a good night sleep in your own bed can do.
Continue reading “What’s Next?”
I’m HOME! I’m home I’m home I’m home!
Continue reading “Home is Where my Heart is”
I haven’t written a blog post in a while because it’s honestly been some of the hardest few days of my life. Let me get you caught up.
Continue reading “Still Here”
Life, Love, and Leukemia 