03/04/2026
Two years ago today, March 4, 2024, was the day that my official breast cancer diagnosis was made. Although so much that’s happened since then is a blur, I do remember that day pretty clearly. The call came and my doctor confirmed the pathology report showed the sample had “malignant” tissue. I googled malignant to make sure I was not getting that word confused with benign. I had expected to be told it is - or it isn’t - cancer - so that official word confused me in the moment. The first of many terms that unfortunately I’d have to google and learn more about, or ask my oncologist about 5 times, or write out definitions of in my journal…. It’s such a confusing and overwhelming journey. It’s still so surreal that this happened.
That diagnosis, that day, changed my life completely.
I’m often asked now - “So, you’re good now right?”
I don’t always know how to answer that question truth be told. I’m here. I’m grateful for that. I’ve learned more than I ever thought I would about a lot of really crazy medical terms - super hard for someone who lives, breaths & studies only finance or gardening.
What do you think I should do to commemorate the anniversary of such an event? What would you do?
Cheers friends. And get your mammogram!
💐 flowers shown are from & - so beautiful
