Betsy
@betsybrown1115.bsky.social
Living my life through breast cancer and showing Bready White's journey along the way. Perhaps a little sprinkle of teaching as well.
High school English, GSA advisor, AVID elective, Equity team founder, Union Rep, mother, & wife. She/her
High school English, GSA advisor, AVID elective, Equity team founder, Union Rep, mother, & wife. She/her
We've had this sweet boy for 2 months now!
December 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
We've had this sweet boy for 2 months now!
Radiation is done, but the next adventure sounds like heart disease. Listen to beat of that irregular rhythm💗💗💗
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Radiation is done, but the next adventure sounds like heart disease. Listen to beat of that irregular rhythm💗💗💗
Day 8 of radiation today, still fucking hate it.
October 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Day 8 of radiation today, still fucking hate it.
Just took an online survey for Kaiser and blasted them for nurse wages and not settling their contract. They deserve better!
October 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Just took an online survey for Kaiser and blasted them for nurse wages and not settling their contract. They deserve better!
6 irradiation appointments complete. 9 more exhausting times to go.
October 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
6 irradiation appointments complete. 9 more exhausting times to go.
Day 4 of being irradiated done. I hate this so much.
October 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Day 4 of being irradiated done. I hate this so much.
Radiation update: it begins 10/10 and will continue through 10/30, 5 times per week (M-F) an hour drive each direction (to/from). Did I mention how much I hate this?
October 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Radiation update: it begins 10/10 and will continue through 10/30, 5 times per week (M-F) an hour drive each direction (to/from). Did I mention how much I hate this?
I'm going to do the radiation. More details to come on that, but on another note... one down, two to go! Go Eags!
September 9, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I'm going to do the radiation. More details to come on that, but on another note... one down, two to go! Go Eags!
So this is how the next school year will be.
August 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
So this is how the next school year will be.
Surgery went well, or so they tell me. I don't remember. I'm sore, but healing. Heading to spokane area tomorrow for my daughter's freshman orientation at EWU. Go eagles?
July 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Surgery went well, or so they tell me. I don't remember. I'm sore, but healing. Heading to spokane area tomorrow for my daughter's freshman orientation at EWU. Go eagles?
Surgery tomorrow to remove my remaining lymph nodes.
The chemo groundhog peeked it's head out but was scared by his own shadow... this means 14 more cycles (42 weeks) of chemo with a possible side of radiation.
I'm feeling a little beaten down today.
The chemo groundhog peeked it's head out but was scared by his own shadow... this means 14 more cycles (42 weeks) of chemo with a possible side of radiation.
I'm feeling a little beaten down today.
July 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Surgery tomorrow to remove my remaining lymph nodes.
The chemo groundhog peeked it's head out but was scared by his own shadow... this means 14 more cycles (42 weeks) of chemo with a possible side of radiation.
I'm feeling a little beaten down today.
The chemo groundhog peeked it's head out but was scared by his own shadow... this means 14 more cycles (42 weeks) of chemo with a possible side of radiation.
I'm feeling a little beaten down today.
Well, we finally got back the pathology of all the junk they removed during surgery. Breast - completely clear, lymph nodes 2 & 3 - clear, stupid lymph node 1 (the tagged one) - still has cancer ( Womp womp)
July 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Well, we finally got back the pathology of all the junk they removed during surgery. Breast - completely clear, lymph nodes 2 & 3 - clear, stupid lymph node 1 (the tagged one) - still has cancer ( Womp womp)
Day 3 post surgery: my sleep schedule is off, but I'm mostly not in pain. Range of motion is horrible, but that was to be expected.
July 3, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Day 3 post surgery: my sleep schedule is off, but I'm mostly not in pain. Range of motion is horrible, but that was to be expected.
I survived. I'm down one tit, but I'm alive.
July 1, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I survived. I'm down one tit, but I'm alive.
I'm at the hospital waiting to check in. Is it too late to back out?
June 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I'm at the hospital waiting to check in. Is it too late to back out?
In less than 12 hours I will be at the hospital getting prepped for surgery. So I'm crocheting a prosthetic to help me cope with my loss.
June 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
In less than 12 hours I will be at the hospital getting prepped for surgery. So I'm crocheting a prosthetic to help me cope with my loss.
PET scan says "no discernable lesson"... Sounds like chemo worked... will confirm with surgeon tomorrow.
June 15, 2025 at 10:27 PM
PET scan says "no discernable lesson"... Sounds like chemo worked... will confirm with surgeon tomorrow.
Saying goodbye to my AVID babies is tough. These students have been with me for 4 years 😭😭
June 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Saying goodbye to my AVID babies is tough. These students have been with me for 4 years 😭😭
Rolling up to my final chemo appointment. It seems like forever that went by in the blink of an eye.
May 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Rolling up to my final chemo appointment. It seems like forever that went by in the blink of an eye.
Sitting for treatment 5 of 6. Stayed on schedule so far. Now I just have to convince the surgeon that my surgery date will be June 27th. I hope she buys it.
May 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Sitting for treatment 5 of 6. Stayed on schedule so far. Now I just have to convince the surgeon that my surgery date will be June 27th. I hope she buys it.
Waiting at the doctor's office, all the games I saved to play have been played. I just wish they ran on time.
May 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Waiting at the doctor's office, all the games I saved to play have been played. I just wish they ran on time.
Well, I'm still plodding along, very slowly. Got to celebrate some great seniors at the track senior recognition today. I'm going to miss my AVID 2025 cohort.
April 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Well, I'm still plodding along, very slowly. Got to celebrate some great seniors at the track senior recognition today. I'm going to miss my AVID 2025 cohort.
Treatment #4 done. 67% complete.
April 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Treatment #4 done. 67% complete.