I picture my radiation oncologist and my plastic surgeon doing a lil’ rock em sock em as they discuss when to re-inflate my expanders. Both Dr. G’s have valid points and want the best for me. After a couple of phone calls with one being from the doc’s Hawaiian vacation…

The night before my last radiation treatment, my daughter asked if she could go with me… “you know mom, to be there for this important moment”. I immediately said ‘sure!’ then asked if my son wanted to go as well. I had already asked my husband, so now my LAST…

3 more to go… My last five radiation treatments are a bit different. They call them ‘booster shots’. Which means they target my mastectomy scars… apparently cancer cells find this to be a good hiding spot. Well Olly Olly Oxen Free- come out, come out, wherever you are. #takethatbiotchcancercells My…

Day 21 was a turning point. I didn’t lay on the table listening to the buzz of the big-honken equipment as it dosed out my daily treatment. I didn’t count out the seconds of the buzzing noise. I didn’t think about holding absolutely still. I didn’t notice when the machine…

Radiation isn’t scary. It’s very detailed + scientific and you have to hold really, really still, but it’s not scary. Take a peek at the video my girl Brandie + I took today of my treatment. You’ll see what it looks like, how long it takes, and you’ll get a…

The local paper has followed my cancer journey for the past 10 months. The last article in the series ran the day after Christmas… “Focusing on a good life beyond cancer” click here. The pictures are very telling, very forward, and an honest depiction of my journey. #fairwarning The photos…

Radiation is pretty uneventful compared to chemo, surgery, reconstruction… I don’t want to downplay it’s importance, nor my newly found skill of laying perfectfully still (as if a monster is under my bed), nor the precise expertise of my doctors + their staff. BUT… so far it’s easy peasy. #hopeI’mnotjinxingmyself…

Today was my first official radiation treatment. I have 32 to go- oy vey. Here’s what I know about radiation… I will go daily m-f with the exception of Dec. 24th + 31st because the office is closed, until I reach 33 treatments. January 25th is my Done-Date. During the…