One in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the US, and even though we're a large group, every one of us has a different story and a unique path.
I had the privilege of talking about my journey with @wildfire_bc_magazine 's amazing founder @i_heart_my_lifeon #theburnpodcast - April's literary magazine helps young women with breast cancer write their stories.
Ironically, as I publish a link to my episode that focused on exercise and triathlon in my journey, I am in a forced sedentary position for 24 hours before a PET scan today. What next level hell is this when the pre-procedure instructions say Do Not Exercise?
My piece was in the Body edition of Wildfire - and my body has changed in so many ways it's hard to process, thanks to a diagnosis of breast cancer at age 45. My mind has, too. The regimen and training of triathlon have kept that body functioning and moving forward. It has also kept me sane - hence my irritation over being told not to exercise.
PET-CT today, and more scanxiety. A good day to re-listen to this podcast and remind myself what I've been through so far.
#writingthroughcancer #lobularbreastcancer#estrogenreceptorpositive#doublemastectomywithoutreconstruction#triathletewithcancer #scanxiety #flatandfabulous#noboobsnoproblem
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