What's it all about?

After completing an aggressive treatment plan for stage 3a, grade 2, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, I still face scary odds. Statistics show that a mere 63% of women in my situation are alive 5 years after this diagnosis. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation have all reduced my chance of recurrence, but I cannot stop there. A healthy and active lifestyle increases my odds of being among the 63%. My diagnosis and the ordeal of treatment has awakened something in me, a need to experience things I've missed out on, to pursue goals and dreams with more tenacity, to confront my fears and insecurities, to really and joyfully  live all of my life, and to share with others what I learn along the way. This is my journey to beat the odds. I hope you'll join me!