My MBC Journey

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!!!
I had my final appointment with my oncologist yesterday to end out 2025. It went well as far as my scans were good with no progression as I knew- but always nice to get confirmation from the expert!

The only surprise was my white blood cell count. She’s hoping it was the cold I had last week that caused it and not the other way around! Not a huge deal other than I have to take another week off my Kisqali (chemo pills) instead of just 1 week. When I get bloodwork in Feb if they are still low she will consider it an issue as I may have to change meds if that’s the case. She really doesn’t want to because the cancer has been so stable on this combo.

The upside is I was going to ask her if I could pause these pills for my trip so I’d have more energy which she was totally ok with. The week I get back will be bloodwork and my 3 month infusion of bone strengthener. So instead of 3 weeks on, 1 week off if will be 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off for two rounds

It’s really 1st world problems in the cancer world so again this is all for education of my world 😊

So kicking off 2026 with researching everything about Costa Rica and joining the gym to hit the treadmill and try to increase my fitness level for the trip.
To say I’m excited for this bucket list trip is an understatement lol!!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all my supporters!!! Scans came back with no progression but lots of new bone deterioration. But it’s NOT more cancer so we’ll be booking our trip to Costa Rica this week!!!
The only question I’ll ask my oncologist on the 31st is if I can pause my chemo pills for 2 weeks rather than 1 as that week off falls where I’d have to start back halfway through the trip. 1st world problems in the cancer world 🩷

12/07/2025

Just realized I have a winter scan outfit lol. Wore it every time last year so I stay warm but most importantly there’s no metal so I don’t have to put on the awkward hospital gown! CT scans aren’t so bad as they are only 15 minutes, but bone scans can be over an hour so great to be comfortable!!

I’ve been extremely fatigued in the mornings so getting prepped tonight for my 7:30am ct scan 😊

11/05/2025

Feels like I was here yesterday! Oh wait, I was lol! Quarterly infusion on the go then not back until December (I hope!) for scans.

09/27/2025

Yesterday was a day of healing by covering the physical scars of the last few years. It was still very weird and deflating to look in the mirror and just see scars. I joked lots about getting a free b**b job, and still extremely thankful i got them, but you dont get left with what feels like “yours”
I met so many wonderful ladies who all had different journeys with breast cancer, but we all had scars.
The organizers, artists, and photographer all made you feel like you’ve known them for years making me even more thankful for this experience!!
Here’s a more covered pic of my beautiful artwork as I have family/friends on here that may not want to see it all lol!!
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09/23/2025

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08/22/2025

Bought it for the horses but trying it out to see how it works for bone pain!

08/12/2025

Or no family history! Don’t let them brush you off as they did to me because of no history.

No — it doesn’t matter whether the family history of breast cancer is on your maternal side or your paternal side.

We often hear from women whose doctors dismiss their risk because the family history is on their father’s side. That’s wrong — and here’s why: You inherit half your genes from each parent. So a mutation in breast cancer–related genes like BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2, ATM can come just as easily from your father as from your mother.

A paternal family history — like your dad’s mom, his sister, or even your dad himself — is just as important as a maternal history when assessing your risk. When genetic counselors and risk models (like Tyrer–Cuzick or CanRisk) evaluate your risk, they always:

- Include breast and ovarian cancers on both sides of the family

- Look at related cancers like prostate and pancreatic, which can be linked to the same genes

So when you talk to your doctor or fill out a family history form:
1. Include everyone — maternal and paternal relatives

Please don’t let anyone dismiss your risk just because it’s from your father’s side.

07/22/2025

This is something I’ve kept seeing as an option to cover scars but was on the fence. Well, I’ve applied so I guess if I get chosen it will make my decision!! Fingers crossed 🤞

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

There are two locations
Montreal - September 26, 2025
Quebec City - October 12, 2025

Applications not completed will not be looked at so please make sure to complete it in full. Including photos as requested.

https://form.jotform.com/230933732124248

07/16/2025

I chose to stay home from the fairgrounds tonight in hopes I can make it through the weekend! Taking some me time and swimming a few laps. First time since all the surgeries that it doesn’t hurt my chest so the workouts are working!!
Now if I could just figure out weight loss from all these meds I’d be laughing 🤔