THE HEART OF CRAPTASTIC CANCER
My Story
At 41, I was raising four wonderful kids with my loving, supportive husband, living a busy, joyful life. Then came the breast cancer diagnosis. The road was tough: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and a 10-year medication plan. There were roadblocks and hard days, including side effects, fear, exhaustion, and moments when I questioned how much more we could handle. Through it all, I chose to stay positive and lean on humor. I found ways to laugh even on the hardest days, reminding myself I was still the same mom who could make her kids smile, still the same wife who could share a light moment with her husband, still me.
Today, I’m officially cancer-free. I’ve completed treatment, finished my 10-year medication, and come out stronger. Craptastic Cancer exists to share honest stories, helpful resources, and a little laughter. Because humor helped me get through the tough parts, maybe it can help you, too. If you’re on this journey, know you’re not alone. Welcome, let’s keep finding the light.
With Love, Heidi
Helpful Tips
HAIR LOSS
When my hair started falling out, I decided to shave it all off. I knew I couldn't handle seeing hair in my hands every morning. When the hair loss started, I had my kids all help shave it off with the clippers. The first few nights, it was hard to sleep with the short hair because it scraped on the pillow... My tip: shave it ALL off, rock the bald look, and sleep like a baby!
ONCOLOGY APPOINTMENTS
Recording my oncology appointments on my phone was a total lifesaver. When you're overwhelmed by a new diagnosis, it is so easy to fixate on one thing and miss the rest of the conversation. By recording each session, I could listen back later in a calmer setting to process the complex terms and details I might have missed, even if someone was there taking notes for me. It provided a sense of control over a confusing situation. Just remember to always ask your doctor for their permission before you hit record to ensure they are comfortable with it.
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