There are lots of things that are sad and hard about cancer. It is difficult being nauseous hour after hour for at least a week. It is sad looking at the row of pills that now occupy my life. It is hard remembering which pills I have already taken that day. However, there are two … Continue reading The Saddest and the Hardest
Month: April 2016
Third Treatment
Woot! Woot! Half-way point! April 1 (I KNOW) we went in at 10:30 and I had my blood drawn. This time I saw the physician's assistant. She let me know that I was still anemic, but improving. I wasn't as tired as I had been, so I definitely knew my numbers were only going to … Continue reading Third Treatment
Side Effects—May Contain a Little Too Much Information For Some Viewers
I was given a TON of potential side effects to be on the watch for during chemotherapy. Although you can see by the image above it is a lot, I'm happy I have this much to read through. When I went through chemo in 2001, I was given five index cards with the name of … Continue reading Side Effects—May Contain a Little Too Much Information For Some Viewers
Second Treatment
I had my second treatment on March 11, 2016. I was hoping that this one would run a little smoother. I figured it could only be better because I didn't have the flu this time around. I went in at 9:15 this time. Woohoo for sleeping in this time! Once again, they had trouble getting … Continue reading Second Treatment
Beginning of Hair Loss
I began losing my hair about two weeks after my first treatment. The problem with chemo hair loss is that it doesn't just start to fall out—it waterfalls. As soon as it starts, it just comes pouring out of your head. The first time I had chemo, I just took a razor to my head. … Continue reading Beginning of Hair Loss
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