One of the hardest things with my cancer diagnosis was what tends to come to mind with the terrible disease, it’s deadly. But it doesn’t mean that’s always the case especially if it’s caught early. Treatment continues to make great gains, further improving outcomes. The extremely difficult thing for me related to cancer is that…
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.
The Club I Don’t Want to be In
Since yesterday was my mom’s birthday I wanted to talk about the club I’m in that no one wants to belong to. It’s the I lost my mom too early club. Losing a parent is incredibly difficult at any age but when it’s at a younger age it’s especially hard. The pain gets a little…
The Final Countdown
After immunotherapy ends today I will be down to just two remaining appointments! I’ve had my port in and began treatments in this infusion room the end of November 2021. Now the finish line is really in site and I can’t wait to be done! The only thing I will miss is the heated chairs,…
Making Adjustments
As we head into Wild Card weekend for the NFL, I thought of one of those weird sports analogies I’m going to make because that’s just how my brain operates. I’m going to compare myself to Jalen Hurts, the Eagles star quarterback and MVP candidate. I mean clearly we are similar right? Hurts injured his…
Listening to My Body
Something so easy is so hard. That simple thing is relaxing and taking it easy. It’s been a challenge for me throughout my battle with cancer and during the recovery from my surgeries. I’m always on the go so just lying around is hard. But I’ve learned it’s ok to take it easy and rest…
My Co-Fighter and Co-Survivor
Since today is my husband’s birthday it’s time to recognize him for all he has done in helping me and my family through my cancer battle. He is a co-survivor and co-fighter as he has been there right there with me every step of the way. A cancer diagnosis doesn’t just affect the person who…
I am More than Cancer
A cancer diagnosis changes everything. It’s not easy and it’s hard not to be consumed or defined by this terrible disease. While I am proud of the battle I fought and challenges I have overcome, there are also times I don’t want to be associated with the disease and all that I went through. I…
I’m So Sick of This!
I’m so sick of this. Something or things have been going around the past month. And it’s hit our household. It first came as a stomach bug with our oldest two. Then Chase got a cold. Than Alice and Bryce. Then Reese got the stomach bug. Bryce vomited and was off for 2 days. Then…