Today marks the end of my first cycle of oral chemotherapy for metastatic cancer. Although there are no signs of any recurrence, my oncologist has recommended that I undergo this regimen because of the high grade and stage of my breast cancer.
After completing the prescribed six cycles in a few months, my oncologist recommends that I have a complete mastectomy.
This issue about the mastectomy has been cropping up time and again because my doctors could not seem to agree on the option that I should take. Two conservative doctors say that I should wait a while. The aggressive ones say that I should have done it yesterday.
Truth be told, I was having issues about the mastectomy for a while but while surfing through the internet a few days ago, I found this amazing photo that really struck me. It speaks volumes on hope, self-worth and inner joy.
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Seeing her photos have changed my perspective entirely on a lot of things.
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I just finished an amazing book about breast cancer survivors called, Nordie's at Noon. It's the joint chronicle of four women who were diagnosed in their twenties and early thirties.
I picked it up at the library because I wanted to have a better understanding of your journey, Biko.
Living in the US, there are many pink ribbon products that help fund the fight and find a cure. I make it a point to buy these... for you and all the courageous women who are living strong regardless.
I love you, my friend.
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