Diagnosis & Treatment

CANCER TYPE
Acute Myeloid Leukemia & Metastatic Breast Cancer
AGE DIAGNOSED
18
Medical Center
Kaiser and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital - CA
Surgeon
Oncologist
Clinical Trials
Medical Treatment
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Surgery
Immunotherapy
Transplant
Stem cell
Details of Treatment
For AML in 2002: 6 rounds of chemotherapy, total body radiation, targeted lung radiation, bone marrow transplant and long term blood level monitoring. For breast cancer in 2019: 6 months of chemotherapy (6 rounds), targeted chest radiation, surgery, long-term hormone therapy and anti-cancer chemotherapy daily medication.
Medication During Treatment
Alternative Therapies During Treatment
Homeopathy
Therapy (saw a traditional therapist)
Meditation
Sound healing / frequency
Acupuncture
Yoga
Exercise
Cannabis
Aromatherapy
No Gluten
WHAT CANCER TAUGHT ME
Cancer has completely changed my life and I am thankful for the place I’m at. I’ve become a mom, participated in national fundraisers, advocacy, and even shared my story with legislators who are fighting to update the Breast Care Equity Act.
Supplements
WHAt helped me during treatment
Favorite Quote
“No grit, no pearls." "Life is like the ocean-it comes in waves. Face it always, ride the waves when you can, enjoy the calm, prepare for the storm and keep swimming because sharks don’t care if you have health issues!”
Advice for Others
You didn’t get this far to just get this far. No grit, no pearls. Cancer is not a death sentence but a statement that forces you live each day with great intentions. Celebrate the gift of each day by enjoying.

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