Hello, everyone! I know it's been a bit since I've posted an update and I appreciate how many of you have reached out to check on me. As many of you are aware, I started a clinical trial that has required a great deal of adjustments to my schedule and that of my family. Combined … Continue reading Clinical Trial Update & Reflections on SABCS 2023
I hope that some of you have had the opportunity to listen to the OurMBCLife podcast episode that dropped last week with the same title as this post. If not, you can access the episode I had the pleasure of producing here. I'm so thankful to the amazing team at OurMBCLife who allowed me to … Continue reading Advocacy; Finding Purpose in Adversity
As you probably noticed, I was running out of steam those last few days in San Antonio! Big conferences like the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) before my diagnosis were a challenge since I have to expend a lot of energy around other people and that struggle has gotten so much worse after I … Continue reading Days 5 & 6 in San Antonio (crazy late!)
Can you tell that things get overwhelming at a big scientific conference? My stamina is definitely different these days and I'm glad that things are starting to wind down. I've also learned a little about taking breaks and prioritizing the topics and activities that are the right fit rather than trying to take everything in. … Continue reading Day 4 in San Antonio (a day late)
After the marathon day yesterday, we got a slower start to the day today. A calm port in the storm of the conference activity is the Patient Advocacy Lounge sponsored by Eli Lilly, which gives those of us who need a break some down time and a place to connect with other patient advocates. Starting … Continue reading Day 3 in San Antonio, 2022
Checked in officially this morning for the conference and was pleasantly surprised that the physical book of information about the conference was included. Yes, I'm sure I'm dating myself and the ap does have a lot of great features, but I really do enjoy having something in my hands to hold and write on. There … Continue reading Day 2 in San Antonio 2022 (a day late)
No Half Measures 