It has been eight years since I was declared "no evidence of recurring disease" and had the port in my chest removed. I remember that my period started that day after months of not having one, partially due to the Lupron Depot shots I'd gotten during chemotherapy. I now have two daughters who are ~5.5 and ~3 years old, both of which were conceived without IVF. I have been working part time at a grocery store since May 2017 with a brief break to have the second daughter. Most of the time I don't think about the fact that I've ever had cancer. I notice the port scars on my neck and chest every once in a while. I get bloodwork done once a year or so. I felt a little creeped out about getting the COVID vaccine, but it's worked out fine so far. I have an art studio that I go to a few times a week before or after my shifts at the grocery store. I'm grateful to have had a job throughout the pandemic.
