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Post-Chemo & Pre-Surgery

May 31, 2017 esteecarrizosa Leave a comment

Chemo is done, and this month has been a slow return to “normal.” Something that has been tough for me…

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Posted in: Chemotherapy, Healing

The Moment

April 23, 2017 esteecarrizosa Leave a comment

172 days ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. 157 days ago, I received my first treatment of chemotherapy. I…

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Posted in: Chemotherapy, Healing

The Final Countdown

April 18, 2017 esteecarrizosa Leave a comment

Every time I go to the infusion center for chemotherapy, I announce out loud to myself the countdown of how…

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Posted in: Chemotherapy, Dance, Healing

What to Expect When You’re Given a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

April 1, 2017 esteecarrizosa Leave a comment

What exactly is my body experiencing from a medical perspective? I thought I would share so that anyone who is…

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Posted in: Chemotherapy, Medical

A Good Hair Day

February 10, 2017 esteecarrizosa Leave a comment

One of the most frightening prospects of being diagnosed with cancer is the loss of hair. I’ve said it before,…

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Loose Strand

January 28, 2017 esteecarrizosa Leave a comment

Yesterday, I went in for my third Taxol chemo treatment, and my white blood cell count was too low. I…

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I am not my hair

December 26, 2016 esteecarrizosa Leave a comment

Prior to my breast cancer diagnosis, I had very long hair. I’ve had long hair since high school, and I’ve…

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My Reflection

December 4, 2016 esteecarrizosa 24 Comments

Yesterday morning, I took a shower and rubbed my hands through my head. As I pulled my hands forward, my palms…

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