The AM students now know too.
Whew. I am glad that is all off my chest (HA! See what I did there?)
It was pretty much the same reaction as with the PM students however I felt a little stronger telling my story this time. I was met with many of the same questions as well as discussions of family members with cancer and other chronic ailments.
I can't say a whole ton of curriculum work got done today or yesterday after sharing the news HOWEVER the strengthening of relationships and our enhanced sense of community was evident - and that is something that can't be taught.
After sharing with all my students. I felt it was time to put out my PSA.
I turned to Facebook to tell my story.
My goal was to get a powerful message across:
Make those appointments.
You feel something? Call.
You are at "that age"? Call.
There is a history? Call.
Because your doctor recommended that you do? Call.
People tend to immediately say, "At least you caught it early." But did I?
Again, two different types of cancer. In both breasts. In my lymph nodes.
I have to disagree. I did not "catch it early" but thank god I found it when I did. And I acted on it.
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I never thought my message would reach as many people as it did and continues to do.
The amount of people that I have reconnected with from ALL aspects of my life: high school, Philly friends and colleagues, Gettysburg, Ithaca, Lehigh Valley peeps...it goes on.
If you hang out around me long enough you will likely hear me say:
Cancer. Bringing my people together since 2025.
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