13th Chemo Treatment

March 7, 2014, it's that time again as always, chemo number thirteen. This chemo treatment I had a guest with me, my good friend Sink. Sink is one of the many people who went out of there way to help me during my journey. I wanted him to attend this chemo treatment with me so that he can get a visual of what I actually go through. A lot of my friends read what I post about my treatments but actually being with me is different. When it was time for me to go and see my oncologist during my treatment, he accompanied me to that appointment as well. As my oncologist went over everything with me, he stated that I will be starting a new medication today, called Tamoxifen. My oncologist gave me this look because he know that I don't like taking medication but I have to in order to prevent my cancer from coming back. As he went over the side-effects to the medication, I couldn't help but to be impressed at how active Sink was involved with receiving the information as well. Throughout my journey, God has placed some wonderful people in my life, and I truly appreciate each and every one of them. My friends rock.

Time To Party

March 1, 2014, I can't explain how excited I am. Tonight I'm going out to celebrate my cousin Antoine 30th birthday. As I counted down the days, probably as excited as him, I just couldn't wait. Throughout my journey I was constantly told to avoid crowds of people due to my white blood count being low but tonight I was going to take a risk. As I got dressed, I couldn't stop smiling as the excitement flowed throughout my body. Everything went according to plan. I had a date, I loved my dress, shoes were comfy, accessories on point, and stockings were super sexy. I couldn't believe that I was actually dressed girly and it felt wonderful. I danced, drank, smiled, and lived. I didn't want the night to end.

Last Radiation Treatment

February 25, 2014, today is the day that I've been waiting for, I'm going to ring the bell. I've completed another chapter in my journey and I'm so overly excited. Radiation wasn't near as bad as chemo but I did have my moments. The most annoying part was actually having to go there everyday. Towards the end of my treatments, my skin began to get darker from being burnt from the exposure of the radiation. My doctor informed me that my skin will heel over time and that I might still experience some fatigue but nothing major. As he examined me for one last time, I couldn't do anything but smile. I've come so far in my journey without giving up and I'm still pressing forward. Now on to my next chapter. Radiation, complete! 

3 Month Anniversary

February 19, 2014, today is the day that I celebrate being three months cancer free, yay! No words can explain the joy and happiness that I'm feeling right now. I fought so hard, cried so many tears, and laughed along the way. Everyone was in shock that I beat breast cancer in five months and so was I. With me not knowing much about cancer or ever being exposed to anyone who has had it, I really didn't know what to expect. It was rough fighting the many battles with chemo and my Neulasta injection, but to hear my doctor tell me that I was in remission, made everything worth it. I'm blessed beyond measures and so grateful. I'm truly proud to say, I'm Glee and Cancer Didn't Stand A Chance! 

12th Chemo Treatment

February 14, 2014, Happy Valentine's Day, and yes, today is a chemo day for me. I was supposed to have a guest with me today, but due to the snow storm, I attended chemo alone, again. My treatment today wasn't bad and my numbers were trying to increase but not as much as I would've liked. I've started to notice that every time I have to receive a treatment I become sad. Sad because, once again, the mental thought of knowing that I'm still sick kicked in, but I am becoming healthier. My hair and nails have been growing a lot and I'm starting to regain some energy. Nothing amazing happened at chemo today so I really don't have much to talk about. Overall, today was a good day.