In March, I found a lump. Within a week, I had my very first mammogram, an ultrasound, and a biopsy. Soon after, I was diagnosed with Stage 2B triple-positive invasive ductal carcinoma. I started chemotherapy in April, and on August 6, 2026, I finished my very last chemo treatment. It's a milestone I'm incredibly grateful to reach, but my journey isn't over yet. I still have surgery, radiation, immunotherapy, and years of hormone therapy ahead of me.

This experience has reminded me how important early detection is. After completing genetic testing, family history and my lifestyle, I was considered low risk and never imagined my first mammogram would change my life. If sharing my story encourages even one person to get checked or trust their instincts when something doesn't feel right, it's worth it.

I could not have made it this far without the incredible people who have carried me through these past few months. To my husband, my family, my mother-in-law, my coworkers, my friends, my neighbors, and this amazing community—thank you. Thank you for every meal, every ride, every text, every visit, every hug, every offer to help with Mason, and every act of kindness. You lifted me up on the hardest days and reminded me that I was never facing this alone.

As I continue this fight, I'm joining the fight against breast cancer in another way by participating in the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk.

If you're able, I'd be honored if you would join my team or make a donation to support lifesaving breast cancer research, patient support, and advocacy. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Thank you for standing beside me through this journey. We still have more road ahead, but because of all of you, I know I won't be walking it alone.