If it Were You:
Bringing strangers together when everything feels fragile 

i was diagnosed with pagents disease, had a mastectomy, didn’t need radiation but because i have the her-2 i needed chemo. It’s a milder the of chemo called Kadcyla . I have it ones every 3 weeks, i have had two infusion so far, wondering if anyone else had had this type of breast cancer and chemo?

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis two years ago and I still don’t think I’ve fully processed how much my life has changed. Before all of this, I worked long hours, spent time with friends, made plans without thinking twice about it. Now, some mornings I wake up and immediately try to figure out what kind of day my body is going to let me have.. The hardest part is that people don’t always understand it because I don’t “look sick.” They see me on a good day and assume I’

NOTE: This is simply a read to share some thoughts we feel are important to consider as people part of the If It Were You community. This is NOT an expectation of what personal submissions will be like. In the complex world of healthcare, navigating personal experiences can often feel isolating. Whether you are dealing with a chronic illness, mental health challenges, or the intricacies of caregiving, finding a supportive community can make all the difference. This blog post