The Fighting Loaf🌹

Thirtysomething freelance writer fighting an incurable stage IV cancer since July 2020. “All stories, if continued far enough, end in death.”

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

Her family is devastated to lose such a bright and wonderful presence in their lives, but comforted to know that she's at peace and isn't hurting anymore. Betsy took so much comfort in your messages of love and support -- thank you.

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

Betsy passed away this morning. Her battle with cancer has ended in a tie. In the words of her favorite comedian, when you die the cancer dies too, so that’s not a loss -- it’s a draw.

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

An update on my cancer:

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

@GynaeStruggles @ThanksCancer Thank you so much!

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

First scans since starting immunotherapy. @ThanksCancer #fuckcancer

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

@patricia_stoop @ThanksCancer Yes, mine is also for double vision caused by my brain tumor 🥴

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

@ThanksCancer Awwww, thank you @ThanksCancer. Unfortunately beneath the mask is still some facial paralysis caused by a procedure to stop some brain bleeding about 6 weeks ago. Fortunately it is healing… very slowly 🤪

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

@gadboislensnola @ThanksCancer Oh no! I hope it’s not too bad on you and you feel better soon ♥️

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

Anybody get anything good for Christmas this year? I got a staph infection in my right eye, and it’s no fun at all. @ThanksCancer #itsalwayssomething

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

I’m now on the same chemo combo I’d first started upon diagnosis in 2020 (only this time alongside immunotherapy). But my oncologist was right to remind me my body, on the other hand, is not the same. It’s sort of kicking my ass this time. 🥵😂@ThanksCancer

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

@ThanksCancer Even in such a sad context, you still manage to make my day. Thank you, @ThanksCancer ♥️

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

I know I’ve been largely MIA lately. In part, because of Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, but mostly because of my own tumors’ takeover. Particularly my brain tumor. I’m scared. @ThanksCancer

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

Beginning immunotheropy today. Wish me luck! 🤞

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

@phyls8 @mr_ian @MegWhatevermeg That was tonight!

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

So happy to be alive after my pretty dire hospital stay a couple of weeks ago, and even happier to be able to join my friends for this year’s Friendsgiving. @mr_ian @MegWhatevermeg

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

Why does 3:00 continue to feel like 6:00? 😞

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

@bettylo52207153 @ThanksCancer Thank you so much, bettylou!

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

Well, the good news is I survived sepsis and bacterial meningitis. The bad news is half my head is shaved off. Whatever the case, I’m glad to finally be home. @ThanksCancer

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

Also, I seriously can’t believe how much one’s strength and energy can be depleted after just a few weeks spent in a hospital bed 😓 #fuckcancer

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

@saraofswords @ThanksCancer Thank you, sara!

[The Fighting Loaf🌹 @_BetsyKate]

@0_nyc_0 @ThanksCancer Thank you so much, Aj! Solidarity for sure!