The Pink Ribbon Effect

Just a 32 yo new yorker living in a #pinkribbonstateofmind

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The Pink Ribbon Effect
February 26, 2017February 27, 2017
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The Art of Receiving

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Say this, Not That

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The Water Jugs

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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

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It never seizes to amaze me the instant bond cancer survivors form. There's no discrimination of age, race, religion, appearance, class hierarchy etc. You just bond for a shared love/want for survival. Recent events have me sick and disappointed in humanity. It rots the core of what America was built upon. I find myself wanting even more to embrace awareness, celebrate difference and spread kindness.This #wcw goes to my fellow survivor @sherryowang. To the outside world, this was just a typical NYC happy hour catch up between two friends. What people didn't know was that it was our first time meeting in person (she was visiting), after both battling cancers trying to kill us. She survived 17 rounds of cold-capping + chemo/surgery and I was wearing a wig post my chemo/surgery/radiation rounds. To the rest of the world, we were just two old friends gabbing away (seriously, we talked non-stop) and the thought makes me smile. After all, we're proof that despite experiencing something so ugly, life goes on, we heal and beautiful friendships will form. Always happy to meet fellow warriors, survivors and thrivers- you'll always have a friend in the big City 🌃 💜#latergram "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." There's a fine line between respecting your battered body and pushing yourself and I tend to tow that line. If you follow my instastories on the reg, you see I like to celebrate the "little firsts, again". They are benchmarks that my body is healing, that I'm able to be "normal" again, and that one day soon I can put this awful cancer chapter behind me. This last week, I was able to go kayaking, walk 7 miles in one day, and ride a bike for 12 miles (but not all in the same day). To the normal person these are pretty easy stats but to me, these are precious firsts (again) that made me truly proud of this little body of mine. To all my fellow warriors, celebrate the little wins to normalcy, and let's raise a 🥂to many more. #ned #celebratelife #nyc #ihadcancer 📷: @inspiredbytrins When it's too late to change, and you realize otw out the door that your favorite dress (+ your #postchemo hair) now makes you look like Peter Pan cross dressing as Tinkerbell 😩🤦🏻‍♀️At least my friends will love me unconditionally 😂💕#cancerproblems #hairgrowth #help Lemme give ya'll a hump day treat🍦. I'm continuing to push the initiative in making cancer talk less taboo while raising awareness of #Her2 breast cancer. Check out my small collaboration with @livingbeyondbc now on thepinkribboneffect.com (link in bio 👆🏼). I channeled my inner #carriebradshaw (that's her street!) and gave some real talk on my personal battle as well as 🤓facts on Her2. #motivation #taboo #collaboration As much as I enjoy being back at work, I'm realizing how much I've forgotten or have pushed out of my head temporarily. It's super frustrating willing your tired brain to remember! Chemo brain definitely lingers, even if chemo is over (is it just me?!!). I feel like it takes me so much longer to digest information and I've forgotten a lot of little things that were so ingrained in me before. I'm sharing not because it makes me look good (it clearly does not) but it's just a reminder to be kind to yourself and that it's ok to ask for help and take it day by day. Overall, people understand (or do a good job pretending) and for that I am thankful. We've just been through hell and trying to escape so be grateful for the normalcy you're gaining but also remember, just because you can't or don't show your scars doesn't mean you're not still reeling from the battle. Always be kind. To others, and most importantly- to yourself. #motivationmonday Saw these hilarious ads on my morning work commute. Friendly reminder to check yourselves and #feelitonthefirst 💕Early detection is key, my friends 😘👌🏼👆🏼💪🏼#boobs Sometimes, we gotta just wing it in life. Cancer threw me off course and almost ran me over but like a pheonix, I will rise up from the ashes and soar. 💪🏼👌🏼#wednesdaywisdom #wiglife #soar #rise 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
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