Tag: cancer
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Our Search for THE Doctor
Our Search for THE Doctor After getting the diagnosis, my surgeon referred us to Dana Farber Cancer Center (DFCC) in Boston, MA. Knowing we wanted more than one opinion for a cancer that many doctors never even encounter, we started looking for other cancer centers with sarcoma clinics/departments. Memorial Sloane Kettering (MSK) in NYC seemed…
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What I Know About Angiosarcoma
I was diagnosed with Primary Angiosarcoma of the Breast. Sarcoma is one of the rarest types of cancer. Angiosarcoma comprises approximately 1-2% of sarcomas. One doctor told us only 200-300 cases are reported in the country each year. Angiosarcoma is cancer in the lining of the blood vessels. It spreads through the bloodstream and can…
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How It All Started
I never imagined, in all the times I thought about starting a blog, that this would be the subject. Wouldn’t have even made the list let alone the top 10. But, here I am, writing it anyway.For those of you that haven’t heard the whole story, I’m going to lay it all out. Get comfy,…
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My Story
I was diagnosed with Angiosarcoma, a rare and very aggressive cancer, in October 2023. My hope is that, by telling my story, I will be able to help someone else like myself win this battle. I truly believe that the more optimistic and hopeful you are, the better you can fight.
