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The Pink Ribbon Effect
July 11, 2017July 11, 2017

Career Musings from a Cancer Survivor

May 21, 2017July 11, 2017

A penny for my thoughts?

April 23, 2017May 10, 2017

The Woman who gave me Hope

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017

The importance of grabbing a seat at the table

April 2, 2017April 3, 2017

In the eye of the (chemo)storm – my Chemo Diary

March 27, 2017

The Joy of Standing Still

March 5, 2017March 5, 2017

What’s in my Chemo Bag?

February 26, 2017February 27, 2017
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The Art of Receiving

February 23, 2017February 27, 2017

Say this, Not That

February 13, 2017March 8, 2017

The Water Jugs

February 3, 2017February 27, 2017

Behind the scenes of #Chemoday

February 2, 2017February 27, 2017

The mirror that cancer holds up

January 27, 2017February 27, 2017

Do me just one favor……

January 11, 2017February 27, 2017

Journey to the C-Word

January 2, 2017February 27, 2017
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“Broken crayons still color”

December 20, 2016February 27, 2017

Triple the Positivity?

December 12, 2016February 27, 2017

My first battle scar

December 9, 2016February 27, 2017
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I had dinner with a dear friend last night who was in town for work. We had great food and talked until midnight. She travels endlessly for work but we realized last night that I'd managed to see her at every cancer treatment milestone yet. She flew to DC after my 1st chemo and we made vision boards the day my hair started falling out. She was in NYC, graciously sharing her hotel room when I came up after chemo to meet my surgeon and prep for surgery. She was in NYC again a week post surgery and we celebrated me getting that murderous tumor out. Last night we toasted to the end of radiation and the tiny mohawk I have on my head. It's amazing how much life changed in 8 short months (for both of us) but it's even more amazing how the things that stay constant are the things that get us through life. These two photos above were taken just a few months apart. While I still have my targeted treatment (for her2) through year end and have yet to hear those 3 magic words (NED- No Evidence of Disease), I stand in awe of how resilient the body is. Just a few short months ago I was so sick I couldn't get out of bed and this week, I got to do so many "normal" things, like go to work, get happy hour, do yoga and just have fun like I used to. Never take advantage of health and the ability to do "normal" or "mundane" things and most importantly for those of you in the throes of treatment, there will be a day you will marvel at how far you've come. Everything in life is temporary, so enjoy those happy moments and take comfort in knowing the bad ones will pass. Cheers to many more #milestones ahead, happy weekend friends 😘#wiglife #grateful #empowerment #togetherwecan About last night and this wonder wall art that is my #wcw. Chemo ✅Surgery ✅Radiation ✅- the road to NED is still long but I choose to focus on how far I've come rather than how far I have to go. Time to TKO that cancer for good 🥊#keepfighting #wiglife #wonderwall #les #her2 #byecancer 👻 I'm so happy my eyes 👀 have disappeared in these photos but I don't care because today is a GREAT day. Radiation is DONE!!!! ✅I know the next couple weeks will be a little tough but 🙏🏼it will be 👌🏼#milestone #byecancer #warrior #radiation #ootd @sloankettering Woke up today to some words of wisdom from a dear Breastie. This past week wasn't the best. I had an emergency last minute procedure from a lingering post chemo issue, spent way more time at the hospital than I anticipated, cancelled a ton of plans, couldn't walk and then came down with the flu. It's so frustrating to think you are almost back to whatever normal is and then be pulled down again. I'm tired of feeling guilty about asking for help or missing out on every day things like work, gatherings, events and fun because I'm sick. I'm tired of worrying, apologizing, and just feeling guilty. I know people must understand but I still can't help feeling bad. I know in the grand scheme of things, I have it better than others but it's still so damn hard to shake the uneasy feeling. But like my wise Breastie said, "you can't apologize for something like cancer" . Nothing in nature blooms all year round, I shouldn't expect myself to either. Cancer or not, I need to cut myself a break. If anyone else has felt this way, I hope this helps you too. #nomoreguilt #youarenotalone #breastie I am so much more than a cancer warrior. This disease is crazy and sometimes it's so easy to drown in all the treatments, appointments, lifestyle changes. There was a time when my career was so much of my identity and while I'm happy I've now found more dynamics that contribute to my overall happiness, I'm ever more grateful for that work/life balance. Wanted to share a few things I've learned through the years with my fellow cancer warriors. May we all find and live out whatever makes us happy. "Career Musings from a Cancer Survivor" ☝🏼on the blog (link in bio or thepinkribboneffect.com). #linkedinlife #linkedin #work #dreamjob Her2 Targeted Treatment: herceptin and perjeta 11/18 + radiation 14/20 today! 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻I am so glad my dear friends got to come with me today. They've boarded their flights now but like always, our time together warms my soul. You probably notice I don't talk much about my what can only be described as "framily" on here. I don't need to and this account isn't for them. They've been there for every bump, rant and train wreck that was the last 8 months of my life. @thepinkribboneffect is for other warriors going through something similar, and the occasional curious onlooker or co-survivor (well, really for anyone who cares enough to spend the time looking at my posts, TY💕). This account is my public 🖕🏼to cancer and my promise to you that you aren't alone in this crazy battle. Look forward to days you hit 16K steps again, times when your stomach hurts from laughing uncontrollably, days where you explore so much your feet hurt and you get a little lost. Most importantly, moments that you forget (even for a split second) that you are getting treated for or fought cancer. That is why we live- for those moments. Most of you will have no idea the true pleasures of these little things, so on this #motivationmonday - a gentle reminder to put down your phones, savor your time with loved ones near and far, and just #CHEERS to the life you were chosen to live 🥂 Never forget that "this too shall pass". Having (had) cancer doesn't define you. In fact, I believe it's the best lesson in self-confidence one can have. When you are stripped down to nothing, you learn to channel the best version of yourself and celebrate what makes you beautiful at your inner core. Along the way, never ever forget to thank your loved ones. They are the lights that carry you through the darkest storms and give you a reason to breathe again. Sending so much love to all my cancer warriors, no matter where you are in your battle right now, be thankful you have a chance to fight, as that means you have a chance to win. You are not alone, let's continue to support each other 🥊🥊💕#tko #summer #nyc #cottoncandy #baldisbeautiful #postchemo Heading into radiation week 3 like,....☝🏼. #bendellovewall 😜🤗#entertained #sotired Can you even see me in this photo?!!!➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖🔘When you put on a dress for the first time this year thinking you look cute and then realize you are #TWINNING with the ice cream cone on the 🍦 truck, headscarf doesn't help 🤦🏻‍♀️ps- I rarely eat real ice cream so this was a huge treat. Check my instastories for a really good "ice cream" recipe made with 🍌🍌🍌#icecream #scarf #recipe
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