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Don’t Worry, I’m a Professional
Being a professional is a good thing, right? I’m no longer a novice, and am far beyond proficient. I’m now an expert at chemotherapy. This upcoming season of treatment will be my fourth go around,...
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“Hi Stephanie, This is Peyton Manning.”
The Sheriff. 18. PFM. Peyton Freakin’ Manning. The Denver Broncos quarterback is referred to by many nicknames. However, after Saturday afternoon, I’d primarily refer to him as genuine, kind, and...
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Raising The White Flag
There are moments when we reach the end of our rope. When no matter how hard we try to hold the pieces in place, everything continues to slip out of our grasp. When we desperately wish for things to...
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Putting a Bandaid Where It Doesn’t Belong
Life is not meant to be lived passively, but proactively. I need to remember that. We all do. Instead of allowing life to pass by and just happen to me, I need to stake my claim and walk forward...
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What We Need When We Need It Most
Sometimes the simplest things in life bring the most joy. Though I’ve shared monumental moments of my journey including a phone call from Peyton Manning and being on The Ellen Show, often what brings...
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Dear Stephanie: A Letter to Myself Before Cancer
Dear Stephanie of January 2012, You are both stronger and weaker than you could ever imagine. Life is about to show you that. Though you won’t be sure what she means, take the advice of your friend...
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For the first time in six months, I woke up on Monday morning and did not go to chemotherapy. I did not hop in the shower knowing I wouldn’t have energy the next day to do so. I did not climb into my...
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Alive and Pinching Myself
I still wake up pinching myself. I cannot believe that I am done with treatment yet again. I have four major fights against cancer under my belt now, and I feel like a champion. I cannot begin to...
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Milestones of the Miraculous
Engrained in our spirit is the act of looking forward. From a young age we are encouraged to dream, imagine, and explore the exciting things the future has to offer. We are trained to set goals and...
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Moving Forward Regardless
Looking down at the file in hand, he reads aloud, “It looks like the report says that there’s an eight millimeter spot on the bottom of your right lung.” Silence. Though there are four of us in the...
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Stepping Back to Move Forward
I try my hardest to look forward. I encourage others to do the same when exiting the gates of Cancerland and transitioning into life after. Don’t look back. Push forward. Look ahead. Yes, it’s true....
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