Strong After Cancer

Strong After Cancer Empowering cancer survivors through education and cancer prevention strategies via lifestyle modifications.

Sharing my journey of strength and resilience post-cancer treatment. 💪🎗️

06/07/2026

Happy National Cancer Survivors Day. 💗

Before cancer, I was chasing strength.

Pull-ups. Heavy weights. Personal records. Some of the best shape of my life.

Then cancer showed up.

And suddenly the goal wasn’t getting stronger.

The goal was surviving.

But even during treatment, I refused to let cancer take everything from me. There were days I deadlifted with a bald head. Days I did push-ups while chemotherapy was literally running through my veins. Days I felt strong.

There were also days I felt exhausted. Days I looked tired. Days I questioned how much more I could handle.

That’s the reality of cancer.

Survivorship is not one picture.
It’s strength and struggle.
Confidence and fear.
Progress and setbacks.
Some days you’re lifting weights.
Some days you’re just trying to make it through the day.

Today, I’m in remission.

Now I’m helping other cancer survivors can access the same kinds of resources that helped me through treatment and beyond. Exercise. Nutrition. Mental health support. Community.

Cancer changed my life, but it didn’t end it.

So today, on National Cancer Survivors Day, I celebrate every survivor.

The newly diagnosed.
Those in treatment.
Those living with metastatic disease.
Those in remission.
And those carrying scars nobody can see.

We are still here.

And that is worth celebrating. 💪🏽💗

06/03/2026

Surgery Day. 💗

Another procedure.

Another hospital bracelet.

Another reminder that cancer survivorship is not simple.

Today I headed back into the operating room for a breast reconstruction revision surgery. While most people see the finish line when treatment ends, many survivors know that recovery continues long after the last chemotherapy infusion or radiation session.

The good news? I’m in great hands with an incredible surgical team, and I’m approaching this surgery the same way I’ve approached every challenge that cancer has put in front of me: with faith, gratitude, and confidence that I’ll get through it.

I’ve learned that healing is not about avoiding obstacles. It’s about continuing to move forward despite them.

A little time to recover, then it’s back to doing what I love.

See y’all soon. 💪🏾💗

06/02/2026

🐾 My Caregiver Had an Appointment Today.

Usually, I’m the one sitting in the exam room.

Today, it was Ash’s turn.

My loyal sidekick, walking buddy, and unofficial emotional support specialist had to go in for his annual checkup, vaccines, bloodwork, and all the things he’d rather avoid. 😂

Was he thrilled about it? Absolutely not.

Did he give the staff his best “please don’t do this to me” face? Of course.

But just like every good patient, he showed up, got through it, collected his treats, and was on his way.

What Ash doesn’t know is that he has helped me through some of the hardest days of my life. Through cancer, surgeries, treatments, recovery, and everything in between, he has always been right there.

Today was my turn to take care of him.

Proud of my little caregiver. ❤️🐾

Good news: all checked out.
Bad news: he’s already acting like he deserves an award for surviving a few vaccines. 😂

05/31/2026

24 Hours in the Canyon. ❤️🚴🏾‍♀️

This trip to Texas is a reminder of my why.

Yes, I stopped at Buc-ee’s.
Yes, the cabin was amazing.
And yes, I still found a coffee shop to get some writing done. 😂

But the real reason I was there was for 24 Hours in the Canyon, an event where 100% of funds raised support free programs and services for cancer survivors.

As a cancer researcher and survivor, that mission hits close to home.

Exercise, nutrition, mental health support, and healthy lifestyle behaviors helped me navigate treatment and continue thriving in survivorship. These resources can change lives, and every survivor deserves access to them.

What made this trip even more meaningful is that there was a time during treatment when something like this felt impossible. There were days when my focus was simply getting through the next appointment, the next treatment, the next week.

Now I’m able to show up, support the cause, and be part of a community working to improve life after cancer.

I’m counting my blessings.

We are stronger after cancer. 💪🏾💗

05/30/2026

Amazon: “Your package has been delivered.”

Me: “Likewise.” 🧪📦😂

This may be TMI but cancer is TMI. 😭

05/29/2026

The phlebotomist asked, “Which arm do you prefer?”

I laughed and said, “I don’t have a preference. I only have one option though.”

Breast cancer survivor problems. 😅

No blood pressure cuffs, IVs, blood draws, or injections on one side means the decision is already made for me.

But hey, we got it done. 💉✅

05/27/2026

The American Cancer Society updated its colore**al cancer screening guideline today, May 27, 2026.🗣️

What stayed the same: start age 45 for average-risk adults, stop at 75 if life expectancy is over 10 years. Preferred tests are still stool-based (like FIT annually) or direct visual exams (like colonoscopy every 10 years).🔬🧬

What’s new: Cologuard Plus and ColoSense were added to the preferred at-home stool test list every 3 years. Blood-based tests (Shield, SimpleScreen) are not recommended as preferred options. They are offered only to people who decline or do not complete preferred screening, because they are less effective at reducing CRC burden. Any positive non-colonoscopy result still needs a follow-up colonoscopy.

A note to those under 45: I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 26. Early-onset cancer rates are on the rise. If you’re under 45 and have re**al bleeding, a change in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, or other symptoms you’re noticing, advocate for yourself and get evaluated. Symptoms do not check your birthday.🎗️

‼️This is not medical advice. I urge everyone to review the new guidelines for themselves and ask their doctor about their potential options. As always, get to know your body, get checked, and get screened on schedule.‼️

Source: Wolf AMD et al. CA Cancer J Clin. 2026. doi:10.3322/caac.70083

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