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Reporter @reveal covering immigration. Dodgers fan. Misser of the 15" of hair I recently donated. Seed saver. Occasional bead worker. Amateur cancer haver.

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    1. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Sep 28

      Last month, a dye was injected into my bloodstream for a CT scan that would confirm the presence of a massive tumor in my abdomen. Subsequent blood work showed astronomical cancer antigen levels. This is a personal thread about me, my body, my work. No questions or advice, pls.pic.twitter.com/iYK3cqKpA8

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    2. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Sep 28

      Everything happened so suddenly that it sometimes feels like I watched it happen to someone else. CT Aug 21. Met my doctor Aug 27. Pre-op Aug 29. Major surgery Aug 30. Dozens of staples held my gut together until Sept 10. I’ve experienced more pain than I ever thought possible.

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      Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Sep 28

      “The normal range of CA 19-9 in the blood of a healthy individual is 0-37 U/mL.” Mine’s at 5,000 U/mL. I still don’t have my pathology report. I still don’t know what comes next, except to say that I feel like I’m 100% strong and that I’m also 100% terrified.

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        2. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Sep 28

          My last day at work was exactly a month ago, on Aug 28. I recorded a story that I’d worked on for months. I felt like this story, about a little boy detained at the MVM offices, might be the last story I would ever get to tell. Here’s the trailer: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reveal/id886009669?mt=2#episodeGuid=prx_149_11c7fee5-997d-4295-932a-2ddcad3999a6 …pic.twitter.com/sL3t7eQ2uq

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        3. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Sep 28

          I’m grateful to have amazing co-workers, friends, and family that are seeing me through this. I’m not asking for flowers, meals, and/or donations. Please save that kindness for people who are truly in need. For now, all I really want are your good thoughts and prayers.

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        4. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Sep 28

          The next time someone tries to tell you that the media is the enemy of the people, think back on my thread. I’m a reporter. And every reporter I know would do the same exact thing: fight to the very end to tell an important story, 100% strong and 100% terrified at the same time.

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        5. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Oct 8

          I was diagnosed with cancer one week ago. I start chemo Wednesday. Like our ancestors, sometimes we fight battles to quell invasions. Happy Indigenous Peoples Day to us. We’re still here. We’re still here. We’re still here.

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        6. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Oct 17

          Completed my second weekly chemo day today. Still learning what this stuff does, and how my body responds. I don’t know how often, and I don’t know how much I’ll share, but I’m going to keep tweeting about cancer. For you, and for me.

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        7. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Oct 17

          2 in 5 people will get cancer. It could be you, reading this on Twitter. It’s scary. Part of that fear is stigma. For all the love and support I have, many people ignore me now, as if we were never friends. If this society is good at one thing, it’s at abandoning the vulnerable.

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        8. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Oct 17

          We don’t know how to talk about cancer beyond a banal ribbon. Or as if it’s “a journey.” Or as if it’s “a war.” It burdens me that I don’t really don’t identify with these things. Aside from slogans, cancer is whispered. It’s hidden. But I don’t intend to be quiet about mine.

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        9. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Oct 29

          A lot of cancer patients say food tastes metallic during chemo. I expected this to be the case, since one of the chemos in my cocktail is platinum. I was like, ooh, platinum-level drugs! Nah. The actual metal is used as the base. This is me upon realization:pic.twitter.com/2wGOyU3Z9L

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        10. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Oct 29

          For me, most foods have tasted fine, while some foods have tasted... weird. Not bad, just different. However. I just had some chives and I felt like I was eating aluminum foil in fresh herb form. Went away with a spoon full of maple syrup but wow now I get it. Yuck.

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        11. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Nov 1

          This week in cancer: the most generous @ZivaBranstetter came by for a wonderful visit shortly before moving to Washington. Best. Boss. Ever. @ByardDuncan checked in about a weekly Trader Joe’s run. Love that I can count on him every Sunday!

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        12. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Nov 1

          The glorious @CocaColaChola came all the way up from LA with the lil one over the wknd to hang out me and make me food. I cherished every moment, especially picking out a hat. I went on an awesome walk to a new coffee shop with my friend and neighbor @Cristinakim830.

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        13. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Nov 1

          Met with @PatrickMichels and kicked around some great project ideas. @Cristinakim830 then came by with a ridiculous amount of food that I’ve already started devouring. Our friend Nadia joined in! Thought we’d watch tv but wound up catching up on life. Because I’m still living.

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        14. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Nov 1

          And! @Blackamazon flew in. From London. And got a lil spot right up the street from me so she can come over and hang out and help me do things laundry, which are still a challenge because I can’t lift too much weight.

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        15. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Nov 1

          For a while, I felt like I was on my own. We moved to a new city a few months ago with few friends and no family. But I’m realizing that brand new friends and co-workers, as well as a fly-in and drive-in crew, are my support system. And we’re all surviving together. I’m blessed.

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        16. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Nov 2

          Today in cancer: my hair started to fall out for the first time. Not sure what took so long. I had a moment, and then it was ok. I then had another moment. And it was, again, ok. I haven’t lost close to all of it yet. And I’ll be a cute ass bald bitch anyway.

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        17. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Nov 2

          After my moments, I picked up @Blackamazon and we spent the day grocery shopping, making short ribs, and doing my laundry. And talking. And laughing. So, all in all, a few hairs short of a perfect day.

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        18. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Nov 5

          Today in cancer... the exhaustion from chemo is setting in, but I just watched my @NewsHour segment about MVM holding children in that unmarked Phoenix office. Not bad.pic.twitter.com/SDlw0tRxQm

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        19. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Nov 8

          Back at the office today and am very excited about some responsive records and stuff but.... I got a card from @MinorityPostdoc and it out the biggest smile on my face. Thank you.

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        20. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Nov 14

          My iPhone suggested directions to my cancer center as soon as I got in my car today. This feels like a creepy violation of my privacy, @AppleSupport. I don’t even use Apple Maps. It’s disturbing that this app, which I can’t even remove from my phone, is tracking me in this way.

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        2. The Girl With the Ebola Tattoo‏ @GirlEbola Sep 28
          Replying to @aurabogado

          My CA 19-9 levels were 4,398 when I had pancreatic cancer. I never felt the same way! I didnt feel sick, but was scared out of my mind! 15 years later here I am! You can do it too!!

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        3. Aura Bogado‏Verified account @aurabogado Sep 28
          Replying to @GirlEbola

          15 years!!! I get why it’s this way, but it’s also maddening that survival rates across all cancers are provided for 5 (or maybe sometimes 10) years. Knowing people can and do live much longer gives me so hope right now. THANK YOU.

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        4. The Girl With the Ebola Tattoo‏ @GirlEbola Sep 28
          Replying to @aurabogado

          You....can...do..it.. I dont know how I did it. I just stayed positive, found the humor and the humanity in it. Sending you all of my health!!

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