by wsteffenauer | Jun 1, 2025 | Tamika
Two Weddings In 5 Months! Last year was really busy, and it took everything I had to just be present mentally and physically for my kids. It’s been 18 months, and I’m still here! For those of you who have been asking, I’m still alive and doing well 😉 I’ve had many...
by wsteffenauer | Dec 25, 2023 | Tamika
2023 Year End Update Over the last several months I’ve been helping Tamika as she writes each of these posts, to share her updates and the real-life struggle of fighting cancer for the second time. I’ve been an arm-chair editor, literally sitting beside her, typing as...
by wsteffenauer | Oct 22, 2023 | Tamika
These technically started a couple of rounds ago when they were added to my chemo regimen, but this is the start of the ‘solo’ infusions. I’ll be doing this for the next year, every 3 weeks. Avastin Infusions Begin I’ve been experiencing very...
by wsteffenauer | Oct 22, 2023 | Cancer, Life, Tamika
It seems so long ago, but it’s only been 4 weeks. I’ve started the ‘next phase’ of treatment, but before I write about that, I want to give you an update on: Chemo Round 6, the last of my ‘hard’ chemo treatments. Chemo Round 6 I...
by Tamika Steffenauer | Oct 2, 2023 | Cancer, Tamika
For those of you who are going through this process, I post the vulnerable stuff for you so you have an idea of what this journey might be for you. Everyone’s journey looks a little different, but I hope to encourage you. 🙂 Chemo Round 5 Hello Family and...
by wsteffenauer | Sep 3, 2023 | Tamika
This past week I finally started feeling human again (insert Disney musical here). I’ve taken advantage of the time, taking walks and hanging out with friends and family. I’ve had a few friends come visit and it’s been great to get out of the house...