Then sometimes I get an ache or pain and I'll spiral into fear and worry that cancer is back as stage IV. I know that despite my strong faith it's human to worry. Luckily each pain has gone away and I thank God every day for that.
But when I'm in the midst of worry I try to look for reasons I should be optimistic. The biggest one for me is that even though Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) has the worst prognosis of all breast cancer types, having a pCR (pathological complete response) after chemo yields an excellent prognosis. Like, look that this chart:
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Now that I'm one year out from surgery what's even more encouraging to me is that all "dips" in the graph for pCR/TNBC are before one year, which means that if I was going to have a reoccurrence I'd likely have it by now. Not 100%, but likely according to studies.
I know that statistics are just statistics and ultimately I'm an individual here by the grace of God. But sometimes that graph reassures me a little.
I know that statistics are just statistics and ultimately I'm an individual here by the grace of God. But sometimes that graph reassures me a little.
And now, for fun, look how good my hair looks now...
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| Yay for a "Mom-Bob"! |
Kirsten, you are an amazing woman. No matter how atrong our faith is, sometimes we need something more "touchable" to reassure us that everything is going to be alright, even if it is a graph.
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks great and Elise is so cute... and those cheeks are so precious. She has way more hair than Heloisa has now : )
Big hugs to you
Fabiola
You look amazing!! So happy and proud of you! Such an awesome attitude! Great example for Elise. :)
ReplyDeleteOkay, I know there are WAY more important things in your post than your hair, but, WOW! Your hair looks awesome!!! And I'm thrilled for your improving prognosis...have been praying for you for a long time.
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks great! All the best to you and your family!
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