Chemo Stories

In this episode, Tina discusses how she balanced her career with the challenges of breast cancer, and “coming out” publicly with her diagnosis.

Tina bravely opens up about the day her son, Jack, discovered she had cancer.

She explores watching her son’s resilience, and the highs and lows of family dynamics during Chemotherapy.

In this episode, Tina tells an edge-of-your-seat story about a “bad reaction” to a particular drug and what to look out for when taking a medicine known as Taxol.

Tina discusses the strength of female friendship, and shares stories of all the strong “warrior” women who have shown up for her in different ways throughout the Chemo process.

For those going through Chemo, or those wondering where to look for support and tips along the way, Tina shares her recommendations.

Resources:

In Kind Space

Manhattan Birth

The Moms Network

Grace & Ease

My Cancer Chic

Five months out of treatment, Tina describes life after Chemotherapy, and a completely unpredictable twist to her story—a global pandemic.

Just as she thought she was ready to begin healing, Tina, along with the rest of the world, is now in quarantine. Oddly enough, she realizes that going through breast cancer and Chemotherapy truly can prepare you for a global pandemic.

*Throughout the podcast, the names of some individuals have been changed to protect their privacy. *

Special thanks to photographer Heather Swanson for photography

Tina gives a play-by-play of her last day of Chemotherapy and the rush of feelings— both mental and physical—that come along with it.

As she prepares to leave the treatment center for the last time, Tina feels something she never expected: thankful for the “gift” of fear.