“It still feels unreal to say the words: I am cancer free. I have to keep reminding myself — I don’t have cancer anymore, I had it. It’s a strange shift to process, especially knowing I still have more treatment ahead. But today, I’m shouting it loud: I BEAT CANCER. 💪
You might be wondering, “Laurel, if you beat cancer, why more treatment?” The answer: prevention. Since a small part of the tumor remained in my breast, my doctor has prescribed additional treatment to eliminate any lingering cancer cells — to make sure I stay cancer free for good. 💖”