Devon Breithart

Got my PET scan moved up to Monday! If you know me, you know I’m nothing if not spicy, stubborn, persistent, and a great advocate for myself. Once we have these results back, I'll have a better idea of if I need to do radiation, chemo, surgery, or some combination of the three. 

In the meantime, many of you have asked how you can help. I know it sucks to feel powerless, scared, and sad about all of this. So here's a tangible answer to that question for the next few weeks while we're waiting on a treatment plan. 

- Mail me a postcard: it's really nice receiving mail that isn't medical bills or prior auths. 😂 It almost always brightens my day. Reach out if you need my address!

- Send me cash: speaking of those medical bills, I'm still chipping away at the debt from my first rodeo with cancer. If you're able, financial support is one of the most direct ways to help. My insurance is much better now, and right now I'm still able to work - so please don't send me money if it's going to put you in a hard place! Giving money can feel insincere, but I am deeply grateful for everyone who has helped me in this way. My name on Venmo is DevonBreithart

- Donate to Fred Hutch colore**al cancer research in my honor:  if you really have the means but also want that sweet tax write-off, this is for you. Fred Hutch is doing incredible work, and it’s a great way to support not just me but countless others in the fight against cancer. Fred Hutch also does a ton of fun + active fundraisers throughout the year like Obliteride, happening this weekend, if that's more your speed! Let me know if you need a link to donate.

- Give me a little treat: these are what actually keep me alive. If you need some ideas, I like Spinnaker dark chocolate, Red Bay coffee beans, bath bombs, and fresh flowers. 

- Lastly, I’d love for you to do something for yourself, in my honor: take a moment to follow up on that healthcare thing you’ve been putting off. It’s one of the best ways you can support me.

We had an amazing time in Mexico City. I have so many photos to share, but I'll start with a few exterior architecture ones.

I've officially been in remission for a little over a month now and things are chugging along. My neuropathy is still annoying, I'll be rebuilding strength and mobility for a while, and I've still got some appointments to catch up on to see how the rest of my systems are doing. But so far, so good! I'm getting back into the swing of things at work and feeling a little better every day. Today I played pickleball for the first time with friends and that was a blast.

Next week, March 21st is my cancer-versary, AKA one year of survival post-cancer diagnosis. March is also colore**al cancer awareness month, so please promise me to follow screening guidelines and never ignore signs that your body giving you that something is amiss.

Thank you for your support over this past year!

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