Froze 2 Embryos Before Cancer Treatment
My name is Gemma and I am 30 years old. I live in Mattoon, IL and work for the United States Postal Service as a Letter Carrier. I love...
Cancer Re-occurrence - What Did I Do Wrong?
In Sept 2014, while studying for my Chemistry final in my dorm room I had a seizure and ended up in the hospital. I was so grateful I...
There Is Goodness In The World!
In the Summer of 2015 I found out I have the BRCA1 genetic mutation (like Angelina Jolie), that greatly increased my risk for breast...
A Set of Wings
After hearing the news, that a fellow softball buddy ended his earthly battle with cancer and gained the biggest prize, a set of wings,...
You Don't Realize How Strong You Are
A little #tbt on the top picture to May 2014. I was 2 chemo rounds in and a day before running a 5k! And the bottom two this past month!...
I Felt My Pony
For the first time in 2.5 years I felt my pony move like it use to. I literally cried. Although most don't think about something so...
Fighting and Beating Cancer is not a walk in the Park
Fighting and beating cancer was/is not a walk in the park and I feel that needs to be said before what I'm about to be say. I'm thankful...
Toughest Decision Of My Life
Exactly two years ago around 7:30pm, I was sitting in my doctors office, making the toughest decision of my life! My mom, best friend,...
First Chemo
There are a few dates that will continue to stick out every year, and this is one of those. It's hard to believe, but this time last year...