Heat It To Beat It 2022

Heat It To Beat It is an event that helps to raise awareness, education, and funds for the Institute of Cancer Care at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, Md. The event is a walk in which attendees, made up of survivors, their family, and friends, raise funds thru sponsors to help in bringing this treatment option

15 ~ The Calm Before the Storm: Preparation

November 2016 I decided I would make life easier on myself and get a haircut prior to my surgery. As you can see in the picture below, it is really thin. Thanks Chemo! I wanted it to be easier to take care of vs my longer hair and it also hides the amount of hair
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14 ~ Laparoscopy: Trust

November 2016 I had just finished round 3 of chemo when we had our next appointment with Dr. Sardi. He wanted to discuss the next steps in my treatment plan. Prior to this appointment, I had started hearing a song on the radio entitled “Trust In You” by Lauren Daigle, a Christian recording artist. My
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13 ~ Scary Mammogram: Trust & Pray

November 2016 While I was in the waiting room at Dr. E.’s one day, the midwife from my GYN’s office called to check on me and see how I was doing. I love doctors who truly care about their patients and reach out on such a personal level! We talked about upcoming appointments and touched
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Part 12 ~ Chemo: Time

September 2016 My first chemo was 6 days after my port placement and the appointment was long. Kris went with me and I brought some things to do. I didn’t want to get bored and I wasn’t sure what I was up for. I had some crocheting, an adult coloring book and colored pencils, a
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