The Cancer Journey

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Healing Through Words: My Journey of Survival and Transformation

Join me as I embark on this transformative healing journey, where I will candidly share the impact of childhood traumas, my family's struggles with mental illness and alcoholism, and the scars left by drug abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assaults. Now, as I face the challenge of cancer, I reflect on how my past intertwines with my present health situation. This blog serves not only as a testament to resilience but also as a powerful reminder of the healing that storytelling can offer. Together, we will traverse through these painful memories to uncover strength in vulnerability and hope in the healing process. The image of a woman sitting naked symbolizes my commitment to authenticity, as I stand before you, stripped of pretense, ready to share my truth. Let us inspire one another as we navigate our paths to recovery and renewal.

1/23/2025

The Cancer Diagnosis

The moment I realized it was me this time

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The Good Cancer

Don’t worry. You have the”good” cancer

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The Thyroid Surgery

Well this was worst than we thought…

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The Iodine Radiation Treatment

“Your probably just tired because you are menopausal”

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The Iodine Radiation Scan

Well we see an uptake on your lower left lobe, your tongue and more lymph nodes

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The Cancer Spread

Technically you are stage 4 but it’s not really a stage 4 since it’s not in your bones yet.

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What’s next ?

Levothyroxine, CT scan of lungs, neck ultra sound, lymph nodes mapping

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