Tracy Ruckman

I promised readers of The Pink Pages that I would update my journey here on my blog. I saved several updates for one post, so I’ll share them in chronological order like the book’s journal entries. DEXA Bone Scan Friday, May 10, 2024 With my chemo nurses, l-r: Paige, Emily, and Laura Today was my next-to-last Herceptin infusion and then I had a DEXA bone scan. Both went well. The bone scan was probably the easiest test/procedure I had the entire journey. They told me to wear clothes without buttons or zippers, so I wore leggings and a t-shirt. They had me lie down on a table, positioned my legs slightly, and then ran the scan over my hips and legs. I asked why not the whole body, and they said the hips were the best indicator if there was osteoporosis in the bones, and if it was there, it was everywhere. Took no more than 10 minutes total. The results came back that afternoon, and they were all clear - no signs of osteoporosis. So grateful. Cancer Support Group Monday, May 20, 2024 I ...

Today is an exciting day in so many aspects. As this blog post goes live, I am on my way to my final Herceptin infusion - the end of a very long year of chemotherapy, radiation, and Herceptin infusions, plus all the procedures and doc visits that go along with it! [SEE UPDATE BELOW!] Today is also LAUNCH DAY for two new books: The Pink Pages: A Practical A-Z Guide for Your Breast Cancer Journey is available in paperback and Kindle formats . and Days to Remember: A Journal for Your Cancer Journey is available in paperback . (The journal works for patients with any type of cancer.) A portion of the proceeds from the sales of these books will be donated to the Cancer Navigators and the Komen Foundation. Both organizations were extremely helpful to me during my journey, so I’m grateful to return the favor. At the end of this journey, the one emotion that stands out above all else is one of gratitude. I’m so grateful to God for allowing me to survive this journey. I’m so grateful that He ga...