Oh hi, I’m Julia!

and It’s my honor to help you feel empowered on your breast cancer journey

A breast cancer buddy of mine said that I looked like I was waiting to catch a plane when she saw me sitting in our chemo treatment room. I looked shockingly relaxed for someone about to get a blood draw and infusion.

But it didn’t start out that way!   

A few months before that, when I was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer (Er+, Pr+, and HER2+), I was really taken by surprise. I was just supposed to have a routine mammogram. No biggie! But then they found something suspicious.

Less than a week later, my life as I knew it would change forever. 

No more, “happy wife, happy life”. It wasn’t going to be as simple as that anymore. 

Cancer, or any really big life event, changes your perspective about life forever. At least, it did for me. That’s how “cancer wife, cancer life” came about. 

Even though, your cancer journey colors your life, it doesn’t have to take it over. 

When I was diagnosed, I stopped in my tracks and researched everything I could find about breast cancer.

I read medical journals, articles, and blogs, and watched YouTube videos. By learning more, I felt more empowered and educated about my situation and felt that the journey ahead was better illuminated.

And that’s exactly what this blog is all about.

I want you to feel as empowered as I do. 

I know the breast cancer journey can feel scary, lonely, and downright daunting. And I won’t lie to you. It still will at times. But you don’t have to stay there. Be your own best health advocate. Get educated and take back control!