A Black Woman's Breast Cancer Journey Part 8

I made it to the finish line!!! My last 2 days of chemo and I was able to ring the bell. I had mixed feelings about ringing the bell because it's still up in the air about what's going to happen after surgery. I don't know what they will find or how my body will react. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy that I'm done chemo and my maintenance drugs don't have the extreme side effects as my chemo. Next up....bi-lateral mastectomy and reconstruction.

A Black Woman's Breast Cancer Journey Part 7

Today marks my hardest chemo session to date. Session 4 took me out. The fatigue and the body aches were terrible. Emotionally and mentally I'm falling a part but I know that the prayers of my family and friends and the only things that have been keeping me going. I'm so close to being done but the struggle is definitely real!!!

A Black Woman's Breast Cancer Journey Part 6

The week before my chemo treatments I have to see the oncologist to review my labs and discuss my symptoms. Come along as I discuss how I felt after my 3rd chemo treatment.

Chemo Day 2. A Black Woman's Breast Cancer Journey Part 5

In part 5 I talk about my experience at a wig shop and it wasn't that great. I also let you guys know I'm feeling after my 2nd chemo treatment. Plus you'll see a surprise appearance at the end!

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow- A Black Woman’s Breast Cancer Journey- Part 4

Today you'll see the hardest part of this journey so far. Having to shave my head was really tough but I did it. So much of me was tied to my hair and having to shave it off was like shaving away a part of me.

First Day of Chemo- A Black Woman’s Breast Cancer Journey

Follow along as I go through my first chemotherapy appointment. Interestingly enough I haven't seen one patient of color in any of my appointments including my chemotherapy session at the infusion center.

The C Word- Part 1 of My Breast Cancer Journey

I decided to Vlog my breast cancer journey because I want woman to see that any of us can be diagnosed with cancer at anytime. I was 41 years old when I was diagnosed and it felt lonely. I would go into my appointments and wouldn't see anyone who looked like me. Everyone was old and white. My therapist recommended that I find a breast cancer group for black woman with breast cancer so I joined a group on Facebook and it changed my life. To see so many black women of all ages talking about their struggles, successes and stressors from their diagnosis made me feel seen. Because of that I wanted to document my journey to put another face out there for people to see.

Background music: Chilled Ambient Minimal by ComaStudio

Follow me along for the big chop!! A Black Woman's Breast Cancer Journey- Part 2

Losing my hair has been a big concern of mine before starting my treatment. One of the members of the breast cancer Facebook group cut her hair short before starting treatment and felt it made a big difference in how she dealt with her hair falling out once her treatment started. I decided to take her advice and cut my hair before starting chemotherapy. To be honest I really like the final look!

Finding out I have cancer: A Black Woman's Breast Cancer Journey Part 1

I decided to Vlog my breast cancer journey because I want woman to see that any of us can be diagnosed with cancer at anytime. I was 41 years old when I was diagnosed and it felt lonely. I would go into my appointments and wouldn't see anyone who looked like me. Everyone was old and white. My therapist recommended that I find a breast cancer group for black woman with breast cancer so I joined a group on Facebook and it changed my life. To see so many black women of all ages talking about their struggles, successes and stressors from their diagnosis made me feel seen. Because of that I wanted to document my journey to put another face out there for people to see.

Background music: Chilled Ambient Minimal by ComaStudio