Posts by: Jessica Grono

Jessica Grono

Jessica Grono is an educator, speaker and writer. Jessica has a degree in Education. She is a wife and mother of two children. Jessica has several blogs because she enjoys educating people on cancer, cerebral palsy, parenting and general knowledge. Jessica is former Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania.

November 29, 2016December 16, 2016

Mastectomy was inevitable, but single or double was a choice

Columns, Journey toward the Pink Path - a Column by Jessica Grono

When I came home from a long day of getting my second opinion and hospital pre-registration, I felt a sense of relief. I had chosen Fox Chase Cancer Center in ... Read more

November 22, 2016December 16, 2016

Giving Thanks, Despite Cancer

Columns, Journey toward the Pink Path - a Column by Jessica Grono

Thanksgiving is a time when we celebrate family, friends and peace. Pumpkin pies and the smell of turkey should be foremost in our minds. Instead, for many of us with ... Read more

November 15, 2016December 16, 2016

My Second Opinion Was the Best Decision

Columns, Journey toward the Pink Path - a Column by Jessica Grono

Getting a second opinion after a cancer diagnosis is so important. It puts your mind at ease that you’re making the best decisions. I made an appointment for a second ... Read more

November 8, 2016December 16, 2016

A Second Opinion Helps Ease the Mind

News

After the visit with my oncologist, informing me that he recommended a mastectomy, we walked toward the elevator. Luckily, I had an amazing support team: my mom, sister, and husband. In ... Read more

November 1, 2016December 16, 2016

Dealing With More Breast Cancer News

Columns, Journey toward the Pink Path - a Column by Jessica Grono

The day I found out my cancer was still there isn’t a day I will forget. I really thought the cancer would be gone after my lumpectomy. I had just ... Read more

October 25, 2016December 16, 2016

The Tale of the Lumpectomy

Columns, Journey toward the Pink Path - a Column by Jessica Grono

My left breast needed to have a lumpectomy. Again, my doctor felt confident that this would take care of the cancer, and I would need to take tamoxifen to prevent ... Read more

October 18, 2016December 16, 2016

Starting My Journey into the Unknown

Columns, Journey toward the Pink Path - a Column by Jessica Grono

The Friday that I learned I had breast cancer seemed like the day that wouldn’t end. I found out early in the morning through a phone call, which led to a ... Read more

October 12, 2016December 16, 2016

Processing Breast Cancer News

Journey toward the Pink Path - a Column by Jessica Grono

Learning that you have cancer affects you emotionally in ways that are hard to explain. After the biopsy in my left breast, everyone seemed optimistic that I didn’t have cancer. ... Read more

October 4, 2016December 16, 2016

Biopsy Gives Way to Results

Columns, Journey toward the Pink Path - a Column by Jessica Grono

The day had arrived, it was biopsy time! Believe it or not, I felt excited to get it over and done. At this point, I’ve had many mammograms, ultrasounds, and ... Read more

September 21, 2016December 16, 2016

Tests and More Tests on Way to Diagnosing Breast Cancer

Journey toward the Pink Path - a Column by Jessica Grono

After hearing from an oncologist, who looked at my mammograms and examined me, that he really thought that I didn’t have cancer, I felt elated, to say the least. I ... Read more