Thank You Cancer, But I’m Letting Go

Thank You Cancer, But I’m Letting Go

Yesterday, I met with an awesome life coach who gave me a self-reflection exercise that stirred up a lot of emotions. She elicited out of me that deep within, I secretly haven’t completely let go of the cancer experience. Like a scratched music CD that keeps...
Cough Suppressant My Ass!

Cough Suppressant My Ass!

[NOTE: This is not the first time I’ve had a dry cough accompanied by shortness of breath since I did my breast cancer treatment. It’s actually the third time I’m experiencing it since I did chemo early 2017. I’ll elaborate in the later part.]...
Consultation With A Holistic Doctor

Consultation With A Holistic Doctor

Last August 28, 2018, I went to see Dr. Gordon Saxe, MD, an integrative and holistic practitioner in UC San Diego Health. I scheduled a consultation upon hearing about him from a fellow breast cancer survivor and out of sheer curiosity. I’ve always been a...
Realizations at 38 Years Old

Realizations at 38 Years Old

In 13 days, I will hit 39. Meaning my last year in the turbulent thirties bracket. Which, in my head also means the last 378 days of technically being young. That amplified with unpredictable mood swings from Tamoxifen. WOW. What a great way to transition to...
My Oncologist’s Take On Breast Cancer

My Oncologist’s Take On Breast Cancer

[NOTE: The information below came from my oncologist. I simply transcribed and summarized our latest conversation during my consultation.] June 27, 2018 marks my one year of being on remission, which means that all signs of the cancer are gone. The five year period...