On July 8th, 2023, I reached the one year mark of being in remission from metastatic stage 3 breast cancer! I just had a mammogram and ultrasound done confirming that I am cancer free. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with secondary hypothyroidism. But this is easily treatable, so no biggie. Hypothyroidism is most likely from the proton radiation that I had on my neck area. There was a cancerous lymph node above my right clavicle. I suffered from radiation burns on that area; and as a result the thyroid can be affected because it is located in the neck area. I am currently on iodine supplementation and a natural thyroid supplement called Thyro-FLM. I continue to follow a vegan diet, and juice daily. I am on a variety of supplements and all natural hormone blockers. I visit with my oncologist at Northwestern every 6 months and I see an Integrative MD every 4 months. My trips to Chipsa Hospital in Mexico have gone down in frequency to every 6 months now.

This week I am at Chipsa getting refills on my meds and some IV treatments. As mentioned in my previous blogs, I’m taking Apatone, which is an oral high dose of vitamin C /K and GcMaf, an intramuscular injection that is given weekly, and triggers white blood cells to help the immune system keep away cancer cells. While at Chipsa Hospital, full labs are done, and an ultrasound. It’s too soon to really evaluate hypothyroidism because I have only been on the thyroid supplements for 3 weeks. The rest of my lab work look great! Tumor markers are all normal!

The next trip to Chipsa will be 6 months from now. Until then, I will continue to follow my diet and healthy lifestyle. I’m so blessed to be where I’m at today. This year I have had a lot of good things come my way. I have a new horse and I am back to riding and competing at horse shows. My son Alexander is turning 5, and he continues to bring me so much joy. My equine veterinary integrative business is continuing to grow. I am blessed with amazing family and friends who love and support me. God is Good!