It’s been hard for me to write lately because I’ve been so scared. I’ve been in my own head. I thought I had beat my cancer and out of nowhere it came back, in my brain and was the scariest thing I’ve ever dealt with. I was able to have the tumor removed and will…
Author: Erin Cahill-Wetzel
My name is Erin Cahill-Wetzel. I am a mother of five battling triple negative breast cancer which was diagnosed when I was 23 weeks pregnant. I want to help normalize the reality of dealing with cancer and share about my journey through sports and life.
Focus on the Can
I’m learning I need to focus on what I can do and not on what I can’t. Due to my recovery from brain surgery a month ago and a seizure this week, I am going to be limited this summer. There are times I think of all I’ll miss out and be unable to do….
Another Bump in the Road
Well I had another bump in the road. I had a seizure on Monday. Seizures can happen after brain surgery. I will need to go on anti-seizure meds which I was on briefly following the surgery. I had a CT scan, MRI and EEG and the good news is all were clear. There was some…
My Second Outing
This weekend I had my second outing since I had brain surgery. I went to Reese’s dance recital. I was nervous, but not quite as nervous as my first outing to the boys’ baseball game. I know the more I can continue to do little things and build up to doing more, the better I…
My First Outing
Last night I went to my boys baseball game. This was my first non doctor outing since my brain surgery. I was nervous. This is all new. Something that used to be so easy and normal is not anymore. But I know it will just take time. And I know doing this and things like…
Making Connections
Throughout this whole cancer battle I have been so touched and blown away by the generosity and thoughtfulness of people. It made me realize how grateful I am for the people I’ve got to know over the years. Sports has always been a big part of my life and has allowed me to meet many…
Big Steps
It’s hard being unable to do much but I keep focusing on making the most of what I am able to do and on getting stronger and more capable each day. Yesterday I was able to walk down the end of my block for the first time. And I did it again later in the…
Signs
Several days after I returned home from my surgery, we saw a beautiful rainbow after a storm and couldn’t help but hope it was a sign. The morning of my oncology appointment last week, my friend Jane and I were sitting in my backyard. (Being outside has been so nice!) A cardinal flew down and…