So it's been a couple of months since I had my ovaries and tube removed. I've started a new medicine (the aromatase inhibitor), and so far the only side effect has been more hot flashes and no periods. yay!
It has been two years since the original diagnosis. It almost feels like a bad dream instead of something I actually lived through. But I have the art covering the physical scars and the growing hair to show me otherwise.
People often talk about how surviving something like cancer must make a person reevaluate life and appreciate certain things more. For the most part I suppose I agree. But in all honesty I believe I've always had a positive outlook and appreciation for not taking this life for granted. My family has always been important to me. I think what has changed for me is really trying to slow down, accept help, and most importantly feeling ok with asking for help without feeling bad that (and recognizing) I am not super woman and I cannot do it all, and IT IS OK! I don't put the pressure on myself to be everybody else's everything.
That said... There have been some big changes at my place of employment. These changes have resulted in me accepting a new job with a non profit for which I get to work from home! i start this new job in January. I'm very happy!
Well that is all for now.. Merry Christmas and happy New year!
It has been two years since the original diagnosis. It almost feels like a bad dream instead of something I actually lived through. But I have the art covering the physical scars and the growing hair to show me otherwise.
People often talk about how surviving something like cancer must make a person reevaluate life and appreciate certain things more. For the most part I suppose I agree. But in all honesty I believe I've always had a positive outlook and appreciation for not taking this life for granted. My family has always been important to me. I think what has changed for me is really trying to slow down, accept help, and most importantly feeling ok with asking for help without feeling bad that (and recognizing) I am not super woman and I cannot do it all, and IT IS OK! I don't put the pressure on myself to be everybody else's everything.
That said... There have been some big changes at my place of employment. These changes have resulted in me accepting a new job with a non profit for which I get to work from home! i start this new job in January. I'm very happy!
Well that is all for now.. Merry Christmas and happy New year!