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I'm a 27-year-old cancer survivor. I'm here to share my story and connect with other fighters/survivors/caregivers or those battling chronic illnesses.

This is my life living after cancer. Instagram:

02/04/2026

It’s World Cancer Day. I haven’t posted in a bit, but today feels important.

Sometimes I focus on what cancer took from me, but most days, I try to focus on what it gave me.

I could go into the infinite amount of problems it caused but I don’t feel like doing that today.

It made me grateful for every little good thing that happens to me. It made me notice all of the tiny miracles that happen every day. It made me appreciate all the help people offer me. It made me pay attention to the beauty in the world.

I get to be here today to thank all of you for being there for me throughout everything. Thank you to my family, fiancé, and friends (who are also family 🤍).

If you guys take anything from my posts, please remember these three things:
1. Go to your doctor appointments. Trust yourself when you feel off. Don’t delay appointments because you’re “too young.” Prevention is wayyyy easier than treatment.
2. I know it’s hard but try to focus on the good. Every night, think of 3 things that made you smile that day.
3. Message me if you ever need a friend!! I’m always here. You’re never alone.

10/13/2025

Just wanted to share the good news that is coming to October 17-19 at Broward County Convention Center, Hall A. Can’t wait to see all the latest products and resources for the disability community. There will also be adaptive sports, dance, a climbing wall and more! https://rebrand.ly/tjyn3l6

Hope to see you all there! 🫶🏼

01/05/2025

This weekend, Jon and I visited the Keys and had an amazing time—until we didn’t. I feel compelled to share this, not just for me, but for every disabled person out there.

We stayed at resorts that claimed to be accessible, but they weren’t. One was manageable, but the other was completely unusable for someone in a wheelchair. Here’s why:
• The main entrance to the room had a step, and the only alternative was a 500-ft path through sand—impossible for most wheelchair users.
• The bathroom had no roll-in shower and no accessible sink. (I can stand to wash my hands, but what about others?)
• Handicap parking spots were taken by cars without placards/plates.

I called ahead to confirm I’d receive an ADA room, and yet, nothing about it was ADA-compliant. Worse, I got hurt trying to leave the room through its inaccessible entrance.

We had to leave the hotel and head home early. And this wasn’t some outdated property; it was a newly renovated resort. There’s simply no excuse for the lack of accessibility in 2025.

Here’s the thing: the world doesn’t think about accessibility until it’s forced to. But it shouldn’t be that way. Accessibility is for everyone.

Did you know 1 in 4 people who are 20 years old today will become disabled by retirement? And nearly everyone will experience a temporary disability at some point in their lives.

Disabled people are not second-class citizens. We are just as worthy of living in and enjoying this world as anyone else. The world needs to be more accessible—not just for me, but for all of us.

Please share or comment if you agree. It’s time for change 💯‼️

01/01/2025

Happy new year, baddies 🫶🏼🥰

May this year bring everyone healing, good health, happiness, love, and everything else ya’ll could wish for 🤍

#2025

12/05/2024

What does it feel like when you have almost zero spoons? 💭

Since I’m feeling it now, let me explain.

I think the equivalent of what it feels like for a healthy person is: imagine you just finished a really intense and long workout - at the end, you know that feeling when your body has officially given up and can’t go any further?

It feels like that, but for hours or days at a time depending on the severity. So every single movement you make or chore you must accomplish feels like agony. I feel it in my whole body. My lungs struggle to take a breath, my heart races as if I’m running a 20k marathon, and I can literally feel the blood pooling in my legs. But I’m laying in bed.

And my brain is currently mush. If you ask me a question, I’m not sure I have the brain power to find the answer. It’s as if there is literal fog in my brain and it’s blocking my ability to find my words/knowledge/memory.

I’m sure many of you can relate. I’m sorry you have to go through this. And I’m sorry it comes out of no where and ruins your day. You didn’t do anything to deserve this. Just know you’re not alone and I’m always here if you want to talk 🫶🏼

10/17/2024

7 years ago today 🥹… this pic was taken from behind the glass

I spent 6 months (about 70 sessions) doing a few hours a day in a pressurized chamber filled with 100% oxygen. My goal was to heal nerve damage from my paralysis to help me walk better and improve my AVN, even though my doctor told me it wouldn’t work. I decided to try anyway.

The process had its ups and downs, but in the end, it made a real difference.

While it didn’t heal my nerves like I hoped, it made me stronger. I could walk longer distances and had better stamina. The biggest surprise? My AVN actually improved, which is unheard of with this condition.

Looking back, I’m so glad I took the chance. It was truly life changing. I would do it again if there were more affordable big chambers in the US

If anyone’s curious about my experience, feel free to reach out! I’ve seen some miraculous results that I’d be happy to share (but too much to fit here!).

Some of the benefits I noticed:

• Way less chemo brain (for a couple of years, my mind felt sharp again)
• Improved AVN (a true miracle)
• Increased stamina and energy
• I just felt healthier—friends and family said I looked like a new person, with color back in my cheeks

10/02/2024

I came to NY last week because my freaking right elbow is acting out again! 😭

About 5-6 years ago, I had a total elbow replacement thanks to avascular necrosis (aka, bone death). This led to a torn tricep that *never* fully recovered despite multiple surgeries. Since then, my elbow has had this weird habit of feeling like it’s popping out, but the pain never lasted long enough to justify another surgery. My surgeon didn’t think it was a big deal, so I just learned to live with it—without any real answers. (What’s new? ☺️)

But in the last few weeks, the pain has escalated. It now feels like the whole arm/shoulder is involved, and when it ‘pops,’ I literally scream from the shock. 😖

Getting an MRI because the x-ray shows nothing and the pain is just unbearable now. Really hoping I can finally get some answers and, even more, solutions 🤞🏼🙏🏼

Oh and pls send me good vibes so I can get in this MRI without anesthesia today (only Ativan and we all know my anxiety doesn’t love this) 🥹🫶🏼

OH and did I mention my case is even more complicated because I’m apparently the first (possibly second) person EVER to get this implant? Yeah… 💔 send help hehe

UPDATE!! I did the damn thing and got the 1 hour MRI. God bless Ativan 🙌🏼

07/24/2024

Celebrated some special birthdays this past weekend 🤍

06/12/2024

Yesterday I had a mammogram that found a tiny (probably benign!) mass.

But that doesn’t mean it didn’t scare the 💩 out of me lolll.

Even when they tell me it’s probably benign I still question whether it truly is because of everything I’ve been through. 7 years ago, I went to the doctor about a seemingly “normal” mole. He thought it looked good and wasn’t much to worry about. I chose to biopsy it anyway. It turned out to be Melanoma.

Today I’m having a breast MRI to triple check everything in there. I’m sure it’ll be fine 🙃

PS I usually do a mammo + breast MRI 1x/year because I’m considered high risk after the total body irradiation.

06/04/2024

My hip has been pretty painful lately so I’m getting an MRI with anesthesia today to find out why 😇

My guess is that my AVN (avascular necrosis) is getting worse. So far, it has caused pain everywhere in my body but it has only caused collapse in three joints which I’ve since replaced - both elbows and my left shoulder.

My lower body hadn’t been impacted as much until the last few years. At least, it hadn’t been as big of a problem.

PS High dose steroids during/after my cancer caused the AVN, for anyone wondering!

We’ll see what the results say 🙏🏼

06/02/2024

Happy National Cancer Survivors Day! 🎗️

Today is to celebrate all of those who are fighting, have survived, or have passed from cancer.

In other words, if you’ve heard the words “you have cancer” before, this day is for you.

Cancer survivorship sometimes feels harder than cancer itself (at least for me), so take a moment and celebrate all you’ve accomplished to be here today. You’re pretty badass.

Take a shot or eat some cake, you deserve it kings and queenz 🥳

04/25/2024

Learning to be more comfortable in my own skin 🥹🤍

For those of you who don’t know, cancer treatment destroyed my body. My skin was so thin on steroids that it would quite literally rip apart when touched. The skin on my upper arms was so thin that water would seep through them (due to all the extra water weight).

I thought I looked like a monster, unwomanly, and was terrified for others to see me in a bathing suit. I would get stared at. I felt like a circus animal. It hurt, a lot.

But now, with the help of the people I love, I have begun to see the beauty in my scars. They represent my strength and everything I overcame (and continue to).

I’m proud of my body and what it has done for me. I won’t say that I’m 100% confident now but I’m working on it and I’ll be posting more pics like these to prove it to myself ☺️

Thanks for being there for me through this hard as hell journey 🙏🏼🤍

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