Filming Aha Moment

Around a month ago, I was contacted by the filming crew with Aha Moments that is sponsored by Mutual of Omaha Insurance. The filming crew found my blog, and notified me via email through it requesting to interview me. Obviously, my aha moment occurred the moment that I found out that I had breast cancer. At that moment all of the things that I was concerned about no longer mattered, as I was fighting for my life. This life changing event really does put things into perspective. So, who knows. You just might see me on the next national Mutual of Omaha advertisement.

Plans Can Always Change!!!

After much contemplation, I have decided to not undergo the very invasive double mastectomy procedure. Throughout the past few weeks I have done extensive research, contacted other survivors, and disgusted this extensively with my doctors in order to determine the best surgery solution for me. The doctors have reassured me that I have the same chance of survival by undergoing a mastectomy or a lumpectomy with 6 weeks of radiation. I have decided that I will opt to do the lumpectomy. My surgery date will still be on June 5th at MD Anderson. The 6 weeks of radiation will start towards the end of June, first of July, and this will also be done at MD Anderson. I am currently looking at different temporary living options in the Houston area during my radiation process. I am considering living on the Galveston beach at a RV park. Might as well have fun while enduring this treatment process!!!

This past Monday I completed my final FEC chemo! I am so glad to be finished with chemotherapy!! On June 2nd I will receive my first biological combination treatment of Perjeta and Herceptin. On June 18th I have appointments at MD Anderson with radiation, oncologist, and surgery follow-up. From this point forward I will receive 100% of my treatment at MD Anderson. I am very relieved to finally be fully accepted at the #1 cancer treatment center in the world!

Article I Wrote for the Purple Circle Magazine