Supporting Carina as she kicks cancers butt!

I’m BRA2 positive and HER negative, which is my DNA. Knowing this, along with my family’s cancer history, led me to ask for an MRI instead of a regular mammogram in 2025. That’s when my doctor called me one evening. As soon as I saw my phone, I knew what it meant. And, being me, I apologized to my doctor for having to call me and giving me what can only be the worst news to hear. Poor guy sounded so defeated. I just felt numb. Breathe. Tell Jim. How do I tell Jim? Fuck, how do I do this to Tanner? He lost his other dad. I cannot do this to either Jim or Tanner. Which means I now have to beat this. So that is where I am. On my journey to beat this. I was able to join UCLA and feel blessed by God. The doctors have been amazing and caring. And now I am on the road. First surgery done in January. The lump and 4 lymph nodes were removed. More tests, onward and upward. Afterward Chemotherapy was suggested for me. It’s 3 months long, with the last treatment scheduled for April 30, 2026. Is there pain? Oh yes. And a lot more after I receive a shot the next day to help strengthen my bones. Once I am passed chemotherapy, I can move onto what would be called an “ upper and lower” set of separate surgeries. The prayer is that I do reach a 96% chance of being cancer free. So thank you for reading this. And if you find an opportunity to help out with a meal or a walk or visit, even better. “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬