My Breast Cancer Update: 1 Year Later

(hair growth 6 months after last chemo)

Yesterday marked 1 year since my breast cancer diagnosis.

I could drone on and on about the ups and downs of the past year, but I won't. Instead I will count today as my new year's day, reflect on the blessings of 2016, and look forward to a wonderful 2017. I will continue to limit time spent on social media like Facebook, and do my best to spend more face time with friends and loved ones. I will try to buy less, and give more. I will challenge myself with a few new personal projects, and support my family in their individual goals. I am truly looking forward to this year and what it has in store for me. I am feeling great and getting stronger and stronger everyday. AND LOOK!!! I have hair on my head! I'm not sure what to do with it... I'm just so thankful to have hair. 

Tamoxifen... 

The saga continues. I still have achy legs from time to time, especially first thing in the morning and after sitting for a long period of time, like in the car. I'm getting used to this, which stinks, I know. I've also learned that too much alcohol or caffeine triggers hot flashes. Boo! So if I drink, which is rare now, I only have 1-1 1/2 glasses of wine; or 1 cup of coffee. Jim and I shouldn't have that second cup of coffee!

I am not special.

My breast cancer is not unique. I fought a battle that many people before me fought, and many more people will continue to fight. Although it would have been nice to not have to get breast cancer in the first place, I am thankful for the experience. I have a couple follow-up appointments with doctors next month and will keep you posted. 

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