In my last post, I discussed the process of using the Delta Dignicap Cold Caps. (I have included a link to take you back to that post if interested.) The goal of using Cold Cap is to freeze the hair follicles, reducing the amount of chemo that impacts those cells, which can reduce the amount of hair loss. The process…
In my last blog post I discussed the egg retrieval process and the procedure to preserve my fertility in case my cancer treatments permanently force my body into menopause. As I previously stated, the process for me was mentally and physically challenging. It was also the initial step towards treatment that made my cancer diagnosis seem real. What is Cold…
In my previous post, I shared that I decided to go through fertility preservation and egg retrieval. After much discussion with my oncology team and Dr Rosen (Director of the Fertility Preservation Clinic at UCSF), I made the decision to go through the process. This would give me the opportunity to have biological children even if the chemotherapy and needed…
Hi. Welcome back to my blog. Thank you for following along my journey. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought I would share some facts about Breast Cancer as well as how to conduct a self breast exam. The next post will continue to share my personal journey. Breast Cancer Facts Here are some basic cancer facts of…