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Hey! I’m Kim!

Hey! My name is Kim and I live on Vancouver Island, BC. Shortly after my 34^th birthday, I was diagnosed with ER/PR+ Her2- stage 2b breast cancer. I underwent a lumpectomy, followed by 8 rounds of dose dense AC+T chemo, and 28 treatments of radiation. Read more

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Feeling good after getting a call from my oncologist with the results from my bone density scan! I started on an aromatase inhibitor (AI) and Zoladex, just over two years ago, to reduce my risk of recurrence and there's been talks of me going on a bisphosphonate called Zometa, an infusion done once every six months to help strengthen my bones, since I'm at a slightly higher risk of bone loss with this type of hormone therapy. So I went in for another test recently to see where I'm at, whether my bone density has changed, and to help with my decision to start another medication that I'm honestly just really not feeling. Although my levels have slightly dropped since my last scan, they're still within normal range and my onc told me to just keep doing what I'm doing...exercising, taking my supplements to help with my bone health, and soaking up this beautiful vitamin D🌞

"Breast cancer is a lifelong journey, but so are the friendships" - Jen Merschdorf, YSC fearless leader. . I never imagined being a part of this group. Brought together through this common bond. Those dreaded words you never want to hear...you have breast cancer. But having this community has been amazing. Connecting with hundreds of other survivors at the @youngsurvivalcoalition summit, being able to reunite with my breasties and meet new ones irl, learning how to move forward and embrace my life beyond breast cancer, and feeling inspired to focus on writing again including sharing about my experience at the summit for anyone thinking of going one day. Life feels like a party when you're surrounded by queens👑

Some days you just need to listen to your body. Allowing it time to heal. Accepting that some days aren't gonna be on. I had plans to get back to the gym today and get shit done. But my body had a way different agenda though. Between the fatigue, the headaches and a sore throat, I felt like I was in this huge fog. I could've gone anyways and pushed through. I could've allowed the feelings of guilt to take over for not going. But I needed to rest. Knowing that tomorrow's a new day of possibilities. And today was meant for some Reba snugs and recharging outside instead.

My heart is so full after an amazing weekend in Austin🥰 The YSC Summit has always held a special place in my heart after going for my first time two years ago. Being able to meet other young survivors in person, sharing our stories, our hopes and our fears. This is one of the things that keeps me going back every year. The powerful connections made between other young women who get it. Seeing others attending for their first time and forming new friendships with one another. Finally being able to squeeze these people I've spent months chatting with through social media. Dancing the night away dressed up in our western gear. Smiling and laughing til our cheeks hurt! I went home today without a voice or a ton of sleep but I feel so energized and grateful for another incredible year at the @youngsurvivalcoalition summit and already looking forward to the next one❤

When they say wild west party, we go all out🤠 So thankful for another awesome day with this guy at the #yscsummit19 . We went to Oakland for our first summit two years ago both unsure of where life would take us post cancer. And it feels good to be back here together again for our third rodeo living it up and finding new connections as a survivor and cosurvivor within this amazing community❤

Couldn't have asked for a better day to spend #internationalwomensday than with these amazing women at the YSC Summit! We have all been affected by breast cancer in some way, whether battling through our own diagnosis and treatment or alongside a loved one. It's amazing to be back here for a third time meeting new friends attending their first summit. And reuniting with old ones I met while attending for the first time on my own two years ago...newly out of treatment, walking into a place with hundreds of people I never knew except for through a screen, and trying to find my way after breast cancer. But I have been welcomed so openly and am so thankful for this group of inspiring women...my tribe of survivors, thrivers, and co-survivors, and sisters for life.

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