Breast Cancer

What does hope mean to you?

Hope is a compelling word. What does hope mean to you? Its meaning fluctuates from situation to situation and person to person. For me, hope was the anticipation of the day I would be well. The Hope sign in the picture above sat on the shelf adjacent to our television in the den of our old house. The den was the room that I spent my time in when not…

Does Your Faith Still Sustain You Post-Cancer?

It’s been three years since I wrote this post, and I still rely on my faith daily. Does your faith still sustain you post-cancer? While some of my routines have changed, my faith hasn’t faltered. I feel so lucky to have such a strong foundation. Do you believe in God? Do you turn to him when tragedy strikes? If not, what do you do? My…

Is My Breast Cancer Story Worth Sharing?

(Updated 3.26.20) When I decided to make this blog my next career move, I vowed to myself that I wasn’t going to let its focus be breast cancer. Why? I don’t want breast cancer to define me. I need to be more than a survivor wearing a pink ribbon! Cancer, in general, is a downer, and I am a very upbeat person. I am…