Bone Biopsy Results
The bone biopsy results scan came back. The biopsy of my Left Ilium confirmed the spread and showed the cells were the same profile: Estrogen+, Progesterone+, HER2-. The treatment plan will be starting with various targeted therapies, anti-hormone and CDK-inhibitors. Although this treatment won’t be as draining as chemo, next week will likely be lastContinue reading “Bone Biopsy Results”
Scan Saga II
Today I had the CT-guided bone biopsy. Leiman came bright and early to pick me up at 6AM. We had good chat about Lunchclub. If anyone wants an invite, let me know. I’ve met some pretty amazing people there. We made it to Cedar’s right on time ~6:30AM. For biopsy, I changed into gowns andContinue reading “Scan Saga II”
CT Bone Biopsy Pre-Op Work
There is a bunch of pre-op work needed for the CT Bone Biopsy. Cedar’s hospital policy requires COVID testing for all anesthesia procedures, so I went first thing on Tuesday morning for the drive-thru COVID test. The nasal swab is as unpleasant as you’d expect. No news is good news – I’ll only get aContinue reading “CT Bone Biopsy Pre-Op Work”
PET Scan Results
The PET scan came back with concerning results that the cancer has already spread to several bones: Left 6th rib (back), Right 3rd rib (front) and Left Ilium. This would now mean that my cancer staging automatically becomes Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer. I’ll have a bone biopsy to test the cells to determine ifContinue reading “PET Scan Results”
The Scan Saga
I’ve already had multiple scans to date: mammogram and ultrasound. Today continues the scans for better image of the state of the cancer: PET and MRI. To prepare for the PET scan, needed to go on low-carb and low-sugar diet for 24hrs. It brought me back to my paleo days: eggs, avocado, steak, cali-rice, spinachContinue reading “The Scan Saga”
And so it begins…
My work life at Liquid IV this past year has been immensely hectic and stressful, but ultimately culminates in its successful acquisition by Unilever. October 1st marks the day of immense change and the beginning of facing the reality of my new life. I’ve been putting my life and diagnosis on hold waiting for theContinue reading “And so it begins…”
#blackouttuesday
Today social media is filled with black screens as an outcry for justice for George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless Black lives lost to police brutality, racial profiling and and discrimination. This is the day to listen and amplify voices of Black artists, leaders and members of our community. I’ve thought extensively throughout the dayContinue reading “#blackouttuesday”
Introduction
What do you need to know? I am someone who has been given the spiritual gift of administration –kubernesis and I’d like to help as many people as possible, especially struggling individuals, small businesses and nonprofits. We are living in unprecedented times and so many people are dealing with unemployment, natural disasters, political and economic uncertaintyContinue reading “Introduction”
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