My Breast Cancer Story

- Purple Iris Everywhere -

A smiling person in a brown jacket holds up a clear plastic biohazard bag containing a white medical device, capturing the moment of port removal—a milestone of both fear and relief—on their cancer journey, standing indoors with light curtains behind them.

February 5, 2026

Port Removal Day: Fear, Relief, and the Easiest Part of the Cancer Journey

Four bottles of Surface Awaken hair regrowth products in matte taupe packaging—including therapeutic conditioner, shampoo, scalp elixir spray, and a dropper bottle—arranged upright against a white background, ideal for supporting hair growth after chemo.

November 12, 2025

Products to help grow your hair back after chemo

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October 5, 2025

Gaining weight on Chemo

A person with short hair and a slight smile is resting their head on their hand. They're wearing a white sleeveless shirt, symbolizing strength in the fight against breast cancer, and lying on a bed with a multicolored blanket. The dim lighting creates a cozy atmosphere.

September 27, 2025

Kadcycla and Tamoxifen After Breast Cancer Treatment

A person wearing sunglasses, a grey headband, and a grey hoodie smiles outdoors under bright sunlight, enjoying life after chemotherapy with a green field, a pond, and clear sky in the background.

Life After Chemo: Slowing Down, Letting Go, and Living Fully

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Radiation for breast cancer is over a follow-up post

A person with short, dark hair smiles at the camera in a softly lit room with neutral-colored walls—capturing a moment of warmth and optimism during cancer recovery.

Finished with Chemo and what's next

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Top 10 Things I have learned so far in my Cancer Journey

A person with short hair, sporting sunglasses and a purple hoodie, sits in a golf cart. With trees and golf bags in the background, they smile at the camera, embracing the journey ahead.

Half-way through Kadcycla Chemo: What to expect and more of my journey

A box of cookies wrapped in plastic. Some cookies feature a pink background with "Stay Rad" and a skeleton hand symbol, subtly echoing breast cancer awareness. Others are white with "Yout Radiation" and a peace sign, adding a playful twist.

December 10, 2024

Radiation for Breast Cancer

A person with short hair and blue eyes, dressed in a red top, sits on a dark couch partially covered by a gray blanket. They look directly at the camera with a neutral expression, perhaps contemplating their new chemo journey. The background showcases a wooden door and kitchen items.

November 19, 2024

The next chapter, the night before my first radiation appointment and starting my new chemo

Close-up of a person's arm with an IV catheter taped to the skin, a testament to their journey through chemo. The catheter connects to a tube with a blue connector, all secured with clear medical tape. A computer is partially visible in the background, quietly monitoring vital signs.

November 3, 2024

My journey from chemo to surgery and what's next

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October 27, 2024

Gifts for a Breast Cancer Patient

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September 11, 2024

Foods I ate during Chemotherapy

My cycle of chemo is complete

Buying my wig and Merle Norman in Manhattan, KS

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Halfway through chemo and more tests

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The haircut, the next cut, and off with it all

Things that made chemo easier for me

My first chemo infusion

Packing for Chemotherapy

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Washing my hair for the last time, as I always have.

A person's wrist wearing a beige medical wrist brace, resting on a blue armrest, with a reddish-brown blanket draped over their lap.

Procedures and Tests

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Meeting with my Oncologist and Surgeon

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Telling people I have cancer

A woman is taking a selfie in a living room after receiving a diagnosis.

My Diagnosis

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