This past summer I celebrated my 4th cancerversary since I was diagnosed. I did not have a clear idea what to write about so I didn't post, but this past weekend I was clearing out some old papers and got my idea. As usual, if you want to know the story, let me take you back to June of 2011. I digress, back to my old papers. It is surprising to me that even after 4 years, just how emotional I got. As I was looking through my appointment log, information about treatment choices, books and pamphlets about eating well during cancer treatment, Cancer 101, Preventing Lymphedema...and more, the emotions just washed over me. Here is my appointment book from the first weeks. At the end of the day, I've had 4 years, and I am working on having more joy in my life and bringing joy to others. I wanted to end on a poem printed on the cover of the Patient Handbook, entitled "What Cancer Cannot Do": What Cancer Cannot Do Cancer is so limited... It cannot crippl
Life as a Trinidadian in Austin, TX : Breast cancer survivor (triple negative), martial artist, fitness enthusiast. Writing about health and wellness as I am growing older