By Joanna Sather, as told to Michele Jordan
After chemo and radiation I moved on to several surgeries. I had breast reconstructive surgery. Because I had radiation, I wasn’t a candidate for breast implants. There’s a high risk of complications and infection. The recovery is a lot, but it was helpful for me to feel like myself again. I don’t have any regrets.
I see my oncologist every 3 months now. I’ve done some virtual and some in-person visits. I prefer the in-person. I also see a naturopath that works with cancer patients. I do acupuncture to help with my side effects from AIs. I’m also on an antidepressant for anxiety.I had to have my coffee and was so glad that I could keep drinking it during treatment. I would add collagen peptides to my coffee. I think it helped my tummy and to keep my fingernails strong.
My afternoons were and are spent nesting, reading, and teaching exercise classes. While my gym has been closed, we’ve taught virtual classes. I’ll check social media or help my kids with some of their schoolwork. I’m back to cooking and working out.I’m married with two kids, so life gets busy. I take naps or meditate daily when I can. During radiation I was so tired. I learned to really listen to my body and lie down when I needed to.
My grandmother had breast cancer, and she fought it. But, unfortunately, one of the cancer cells were still in her, causing her to get stage four kidney cancer, and dying from it.
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