Biography

Hello,

I have always taken care of myself and my body. I have never smoked, use drugs or even stayed out late and partied. At the age of 43 I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. I was pretty shocked. I think I still am. I have decided that I want something really great to come out of this crappy situation. Two things. I am starting a cupcake bakery in Denver to help people remember the simpler times in life. I will be a very 1970’s inspired store and a place for people to hang out and re-connect. It will be full of love. I make chemo cakes for myself and heal from them. I believe our bodies are amazing and can heal anything. Secondly, I am starting a non-profit called SugarDaddy. SugarDaddy will raise money to help women who don’t have husbands to support them through their treatments. I will act as their surrogate hubby if they should need financial assistance. I will also have assembled a team of fabulous men from different occupations to help with financial planning or just mowing your lawn. Financially I am pretty wiped out from my diagnoses. It is very scary to be going through this alone. I don’t want anyone to ever have to worry fiancially because of there diagnoses.

Cancer Symptoms

I found a pea size lump around Thanksgiving of 2007. No symptoms at all.

Surgery Description, Dates & Side Effects

My Surgery was April 1 and April 3rd. Pretty easy. I was happy to see my breast had not changed because of surgery.

Radiation Description, Dates & Side Effects

I officially start radiation tomorrow. I do like my Radiation Oncologist. He is pretty cool.

Chemotherapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Because I was Her2+ my oncologist wanted me to have Chemo but my gut said NO! I believe in the power of my body then the Chemo drugs.

Hormone Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

Because I didn’t have Chemo they won’t give me Herceptin. Politics. It hasn’t been approved by the FDA that way. Would love to meet other women who have bucked the system.

Bone Marrow Transplant Description, Dates & Side Effects

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Immune Therapy Description, Dates & Side Effects

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Fundraising Description

I bake cupcakes. I leave them on my friends doorsteps. They are beautiful and have helped me heal. I have received a few orders. I hope this continues because it will be a great way for me to take care of myself financially.