Mary M.W. Billington

Native NYer with wonky genetic code. 29 years old & 4-time cancer survivor. I run long distances & write short essays. Proud @BarnardCollege & @HGSE alumna.

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Thanks @AtlanticLIVE & @SCClemons for the opportunity to share my cancer story. #AtlanticCancer https://t.co/9kkZeM2Sh7

[AtlanticLIVE @AtlanticLIVE]

Four-time cancer survivor @MMWBillington tells her story battling both childhood + adult cancer #AtlanticCancer

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

My dear, dear friend @maryaliceparks is dedicating her @Cycle4Survival ride to me. Please consider donating & supporting rare cancer research at @sloan_kettering. Thanks for the honor, MaryAlice! https://t.co/Ts4skBNGKw

[MaryAlice Parks @maryaliceparks]

Ok world - I have joined ABC's Cycle for Survival team and my purpose is simple: I am riding for @MMWBillington. Those who know Mary, know how special she is. Please consider donating here: https://t.co/Fd6v265Lfz

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Echocardiogram tech referred to me as having "too many artifacts" in my chest. I'm not totally sure what this means, but I probably agree.

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

I will. I'm blind & need help finding right stop. He not only failed to complete the request but chose to ignore the request was being made. https://t.co/t1ripvSeEF

[NYCT Bus @NYCTBus]

@MMWBillington Hi, Mary. If you would like to lodge a formal complaint. You may call 511 to do so. We apologize for any inconvenience incurred during this ride. ^RT

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

New low, @MTA. A B4 bus driver ignored my request to notify me when we reached my stop. Sat in silence & stared ahead as I asked many times.

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Happy #WorldCancerDay to everyone! And happy 30th birthday to me!

Can you guess what I wished for? 😉

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

@spunkychristine Thanks for the well wishes. Hope your husband in hanging in there. Best of luck!

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Just a lil #GroundhogDay chemo, because that's how I roll. Yes, folks, we're at it again. And Bill Murray is my spirit animal. #Battle5

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

If I'm ever diagnosed w cancer again, I'll promptly announce to family&friends that I hate flowers. I don't understand them. Send chocolate.

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Note to self: when nursing a lingering back injury, tone down the physical comedy. I mean, at least try. At least try, like, a little bit.

[Houston Astros @astros]

Today at MMP, Craig Biggio stopped by to play some ball with the @SunshineKidsOrg!

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Despite what others thought or expected, my cooky, loving mom always let me be me. She is why I am where I am today. https://t.co/upz0iooO0q

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Elderly woman asked if I could help her across street. She had just had a doc appt & pupils were dilated. #BlindLeadingTheBlind #WeMadeIt

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Coffee guy asked if I celebrate Halloween. Obviously, this led to me sharing my entire cancer history. #HappyHalloween #Patchwork

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Pros&cons to finishing cancer treatment: reach light @ end of tunnel, but stare into abyss w/o comforting structure of constant medical care

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

On brisk October evening, enjoyed curling up on couch, wearing cozy sweater, drinking hot tea & chatting with my cancer support group.

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

LADIES! At @AnnTaylor, if you donate $25 to breast cancer research, you get 20% off your purchase and extra discounts through Nov 15.

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Turns out, my @Minions friend and I have the same approach to #Halloween: add a pirate hat and go! #PiratesLifeForMe #Patchwork

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Beautiful AM at #RaceForEveryChild. Great to see patients surrounded by supporters & loved ones. They'll #GrowUpStronger for sure!

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

At work, had to research custom chocolate bar options. Didn't have right image saved on computer, so made this mock-up instead. #Patchwork

[Mary M.W. Billington @MMWBillington]

Tx @derekfisher for speaking abt #retinoblastoma on #DWTS. I had RB 29 yrs ago. & someday, your lil girl will have crazy friends like this: