diagnosis ∼ BC Becky

My ‘cancerversary’

Fri August 1, 2014

I have found myself wondering, what day would I recognize as my 'cancerversary'. This is typically the day you find out you have cancer. It becomes a significant anniversary…

Knowing what to expect

Tue June 24, 2014

active treatment

"In my experience, fear comes from not knowing what to expect and not feeling you have any control over what’s about to happen. When you feel helpless, you’re far…

My quantified and qualified self

Fri June 20, 2014

active treatment

I started writing this post a few days ago, but never found the time to finish it. Today is a day off of doctors appointments, although I am expecting…

Double-mastectomy and chemo

Thu June 19, 2014

active treatment

If I'm repeating myself, I apologize. One thing that I've noticed over the last two or three days is that my short-term memory sucks. I cannot seem to hold…

Impostor syndrome (no longer)

Mon June 16, 2014

active treatment

This morning it occurred to me that what I was feeling was what we call in PhD land, impostor syndrome. This hits most often when you first begin your…