My 15 Year Cancer Journey- so far :)
Started 2009- Age 29 I discover my first lump.
My Basic Treatment Log
2009- 2010 -
Original DX age 29
Stage 3- Left side below armpit with active lymph nodes.
Found lump. Ultrasound in November. Double Mastectomy with expanders onDec 24th as a 8 hour surgery. 7 types of Chemotherapy and monthly expander inflation with exchange surgery in August 2010
2016 - age 36
with new baby
Stage 3 - Spread to Rotterdam lymph nodes in chest and New Tumor grew through the left peck muscle
Surgery two more double mastectomies with peck muscle removal in addition to all the Rodder lymph nodes. 2 More additional types of Chemotherapy. Then 58 radiation 45 min long treatments melted the whole left side and armpit and shoulder leaving behind radiation burn scars to the chest. Xeloda caused my hands and feet to crack bleed.
All this with a 3 month old baby :)
2017- age 37 and beyond
Stage 4 - spread to bones and made a hole in Jill's Pelvis.
I was moved to my 10th type of Chemotherapy Ibrance and am still currently taking it.
January 2017 High Photon Radiation to the Pelvis to kill cancer. Also killed the elasticity of my bladder. Then 2018 a full Hysterectomy. Nervous System issues beginning and the Diagnosis of Dysautonomia that I diagnosed my self.
My Advocacy Journey:
The Audacity of self Advocacy
We are currently working on a more through accounting of Jill's treatment and experiences so that other survivors and thrivers can see the many challenges she faced and how she overcame some of them. We will let you know when it's ready for reading! But for now check out the basic log I was able to put up here.