Sweet Blog O'Mine

Tag: breast cancer

  • First Steps

    After bloodwork, genetic testing, an additional breast biopsy, an additional breast MRI, and some waiting, I learned that I was not accepted to the clinical trial I was hoping for (thanks, PEComa/sparkly unicorn cancer!). So, we are starting with the current standard of care treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer, and we are starting quickly: weekly chemotherapy (Taxol/Carboplatin) for 12 weeks combined with immunotherapy (Keytruda) every 3rd week. After 12 weeks, we’ll do an MRI and reassess to determine the next steps. I will receive treatment at NYU’s Perlmutter Cancer Center. I got a port put in yesterday (Karen, who has earned naming rights, named it Chester), and unless I decide to make changes, chemo will be on Thursdays, starting this week.

    I will be getting a haircut soon in preparation for losing my hair so will be super on-trend with a pixie cut for a few weeks before I go full G.I. Jane. This is a bummer because, as you can see, my hair has been looking amazing lately. I have decided to make use of all my bandanas (why do I have so many bandanas?!) and make it hot pirate summer. Arrrrgh! Avast ye swabs!

    The rules still apply — please don’t send me gifts or food without asking — but I would love playlists for treatment, videos/pictures to make me smile, and I’ve been loving the good wishes, cards, flowers, and company. Mostly, it’s great to hear from you and see you — the best gift is knowing that I’m not going through this alone.

    I hope to be as social as my body and immune system allow, (my team seems optimistic on both of these fronts) so don’t hesitate to reach out.

  • Back the Rack!

    Speed Rack 5/16. BE THERE.

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  • Booze you Can Use: Speed Rack TONIGHT!

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    Booze. Boobs. Fast women. Me slinging punch. Be there. No excuses. Back the rack.

  • Booze You Can Use: Speed Rack Finals!!

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    Sorry kids, no cocktail recipe today, because I want to make sure you get your tickets to the upcoming Speed Rack Finals! What is Speed Rack, you may ask? Well, it's a national competition created by and for female bartenders to promote female bartenders and to raise money for breast cancer research. The first round was held in New York (here's my recap), and subsequent rounds were held in nine other cities. The ten regional winners will compete along with six wildcard competitors on May 10th at 5 pm at the Prince George Ballroom. Tickets are $40 and include cocktails, punch, beer, and snacks, and best of all, proceeds benefit breast cancer research. I guarantee it'll be a raucous and fun evening, as bartenders from across the country will be in town for the Manhattan Cocktail Classic and they'll be cheering for their local favorites. Plus, @daisy17 and I are bartending again.