Something I’ve realized since I finished treatment is that, yes we are done and that’s great but we are sent out to deal with the after effects on our own.
Just because I had cancer, doesn’t mean cancer had me!
This fight would be different because I had God leading me
Many survivors are left without a roadmap on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle during and after cancer treatment.
When I was 28, I found out my aunt had breast cancer and I learned about something called the BRCA1 genetic mutation.
While planning a bra-fitting meetup for my Young Survival Coalition support group, I was reminded of the pile of useless underthings stuffed in my bottom drawer.
This might be the most meaningful part of my journey. Grappling with being a physician, trying to treat and heal myself, and then the vulnerability that comes with being a patient.
