Lets Talk Breast Cancer

Lets Talk Breast Cancer

Hello!

My name is Kelly (KPOW). I am a Wife, Mom and Nurse! I recently received the devastating news on March, 4th, 2025 that my breast cancer has returned. I was in remission for 6 years and thought cancer was far far behind me!! Blogging was so therapeutic for me the first time I was diagnosed back in 2018 and I am praying it helps me get through this next journey.

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have”

– Cayla Mills

Recent blog posts:

Long time no talk!!

Wow… I can’t believe it’s been 6 months since I have blogged!! For those that aren’t on Instagram and getting daily updates here’s what I have been up to! DIEP Flap surgery back in July was complex!! Surgery was a sh!t show lol and recovery was way way harder than I had expected. I basically sat in a recliner the entire summer (whomp whomp)! I had a raging UTI post surgery and pelvic issues. The baton was passed from urgent…

Surgery was intense..

Leading up to surgery I felt more nervous than usual. Scared that something might go wrong… I knew it was going to be a 10-12 hour surgery and maybe that’s why I was freaking out… My sister and I went shopping for PJs at Marshall’s a few nights prior to surgery… everything had bows… like everywhere we looked! We found a sweatsuit that said “good things are coming” on the back of the sweatshirt and “good vibes” on the front…

Oh Hey! Surgery is tomorrow!

Hey Friends!! As most of you know already, I am having surgery TOMORROW! I can’t believe it’s here. I had little time to prepare as they told me last Thursday my surgery date. So 7 days to get all my ducks in a row. At first I was debating if the surgery was even possible because I have been experiencing edema in my lower legs/feet/ankles and was put on Lasix (a diuretic) for 7 days. My surgeon and I emailed…

RANG THE BELL LOUD AND PROUD🔔

Hi Friends!!! I DID IT! I completed all 4 rounds of chemo and officially DONE with this portion of the journey! YAY!! Reading the passage before ringing the bell was so emotional …”Ring this bell 3 times well, its toll to clearly say, my treatments done, this course is done and I am on my way”… guys how do you read this outloud without crying!! Totally got choked up and let’s just say I didn’t just ring the bell 3…

2 week update & Chemo Infusion #3!!

Hi friends!!! 👋 Sorry it’s been so long… let’s rewind ⏪ a bit!! I had the BEST week and a half! It’s so crazy how I can go from 0% to 100%! Here are some photos of the last few weeks! CHEMO INFUSION #3 (Yesterday)! Morning ritual!!! Jamie, Andi, Zack and I all wear our Breast Cancer bracelets (one of my Sisters friends made us) 🎀 The nerves were fierceeee going into this infusion. I was so anxious!! The anticipation…

The ugly truth

I am here to share my story.. the good, bad & ugly! Was hesitant to post this photo… I mean I look like hell hahaha!! But this is the reality of it. Chemo sucks and there are really tough days. Days lifting my head off my pillow seem difficult. I am here to be transparent and vulnerable and share it ALL with you! Better days ahead ✨I had the energy to take an Epsom salt bath and rinse my hair…

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13 thoughts on “Lets Talk Breast Cancer”

  2. Hey Kel! I think you’re positivity is an inspiration and SOO happy that you’re sharing!! Your road has certainly been a tough life challenge but you’re doing it all with grace and confidence. So proud of your strength! Love you!! Looking forward to seeing more!💕

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  3. Kelly, you will truly be an inspiration to all those touched by breast cancer. You have a way of expressing your feelings so truthfully that your messages will resonate with everyone who joins you on this journey! You have so much strength to share:)
    XOXO

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  4. Sistahmama, you are such an amazing mama, sistah and friend! Your strength and resilience inspires me daily! I am so proud of how you turned this journey into something positive and a way to spread awareness to others. So much can be learned by your story! Thank you for being wonderfully you! Love you lady! xoxo

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  5. Hey what an awesome idea!!! You have been through so much. You will be a blessing to so many people. So proud of you!

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  6. I have been following your blog from the beginning of your journey. I believe you not only inspire women who are battling with Cancer, but also those who are struggling with other challenges in there lives. You stories make me smile and enlightening my day! So happy to see you taking your Blog to a higher level in order to reach more people.
    Congrats and keep writing.

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