Oh, the Things They Don't Tell You
It has now been just over a year since my breast cancer treatment ended! My one-year follow-up appointments are done, and I am happy to report that I am still “NED” (No Evidence of Disease). Having gone through the dark tunnel of cancer, I can definitely say that when you come out into the light on the other side, life is different. You are different. Your perspective is different. Your priorities are different. And the focus on your health is different. During cancer treatment, the doctors tell you the high-level things: Chemo and radiation increase your risk of leukemia. Chemo can cause permanent nerve damage. Chemo and radiation can cause heart damage. Radiation can cause lymphedema, pneumonitis and rib fractures. Endocrine therapy can cause blood clots and increase your risk of uterine/cervical/ovarian cancer. Etc., etc., etc. ……. Okay – got that. What they don’t tell you is that the lingering f...