About
My name is Heather Kim. This blog is a response to my desire to keep everyone who wants to be updated on my progress through my breast cancer journey in the loop. I’m mostly on Facebook, but not everyone else is. My hope, ultimately, is to bring awareness to the fight against breast cancer, and to educate other 40-something women (even though we still feel like teenagers) of the importance of early detection. And the need to only tell my story once.
I haven’t yet decided if it will be appropriate here to add graphic photos of scars I expect to acquire. Perhaps a vote. Please comment on this page as to whether or not you’d be interested in seeing them (I’m not an exhibitionist, and will be discrete in editing how much you’ll see).
My Breast Cancer Journey 
It seems only people who will be going through it should vote on what would help them.
Share it all. Or as much as you feel comfortable sharing. I don’t think you can over share on this.
Probably none of your scars would be inappropriately revealing. I took pix of my scars, except for the one where the lumpectomy was (because I couldn’t do it with less than three hands) just so I could remember how they looked before they healed up.
Please share all that you feel comfortable sharing. This is your experience, you need to do what feels right to you.
We are all here to love and support you.
I agree with the above sentiments, Heather. This blog is a grand idea!
Heather, I am a friend of your mom’s. We went thru the same type of breast cancer together, and we supported each other through the process. I was diagnosed before your mom so my journey was hopefully helpful for her. Supporting her with her journey really helped me with my emotional issues and we both became friends. Any dialogue that you feel comfortable sharing will help you with your progress through this uncharted land, and also help any followers. I would be happy to assist in any way I can. Please remember that there are many survivors out here who can be supportive and helpful. Gay Miller
Thanks Gay. I know I appreciate all the support I’m getting both here, on Facebook, over the phone and everywhere else it’s coming from.
Heather, please know how very much you are loved. Even those of us who are far away and from your past are right there with our hearts and with our prayers. You are tough like Ray and your Mom and you too will beat the fear this diagnosis evokes and be a great strong voice advocating and educating. I love you.
I started blogging after my diagnosis as well and it’s a great outlet. Even if your friends and family don’t read it, it helps to organize your thoughts. You should share (or not) whatever makes you comfortable. Don’t worry about your readers. 🙂
Thanks for the input, Maine.
Thanks to all of you for your comments of love & support. I really appreciate it, and am confident of a good outcome.