Amy's Journey – Buying Time

At age 51 and as a single mom with two teens, I have metastatic breast cancer. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to buy more time. This is my journey.

For the first time, my boys are with their dad for Christmas. I’ve never been away from them for the holidays and the house is quiet. It’s probably good for them because I have no energy and I don’t want to ruin their Christmas.

I start my immunotherapy medication next week, when it arrives. I don’t have to go to San Diego for these, which is nice, they are shipped to my house. I’m hoping the side effects are minimal but have anti-nausea medication on hand just in case. I’ve started my disability claim because I’ve realized I can’t really work. My brain is in a fog from the pain and medication, or that’s what I tell myself. My PCP reminded me the fog is from my anxiety and depression, she says it’s normal but nothing seems normal right now, but hey, normal is boring! Merry Christmas my friends, I love you all.

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