When I started this journey, my oncologist told me to expect a year of treatment: chemo + immunotherapy, surgery and then more immunotherapy. It seemed impossible at the time to even imagine getting through so much. But here I am. Chemo + immunotherapy DONE! Surgery DONE! I’ve already started the immunotherapy, so it feels like I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I’m tired, yes. Scared of recurrence, yes. But more than anything I am grateful for this life and the people I get to share it with. There is so much that I took for granted before. I won’t make that mistake again.

Today is a big day. I’m meeting with my oncologist to review pathology results and finalize our plan moving forward. Best case scenario I will finish the immunotherapy and be done with active treatment. But I know that there is a chance I will have to do more chemo. While that scares the hell out of me, I know that whatever happens I can handle it.

I am strong. I am brave. I am happy.