Complaining

Right after completing my first chemo treatment, I got the flu. So all of my side effects were heightened and expanded. Oh, and I started my period the day after. That is just bullshit.

First Treatment

I had my first chemo treatment February 19, 2016. While this wasn't the longest day of my life, it certainly tried to be. I had some serious anxiety before walking in the door. Having done chemo before, I had a sense of what life was going to be like for me for the next few … Continue reading First Treatment

Port for Chemotherapy

When I went through chemotherapy for Hodgkin's 15 years ago, ports were not standard. So this part of treatment was completely new to me. Basically, the port's function is to provide easy access for blood draws and to save a patient's veins. On February 10, 2016, I became the proud owner of a Bard PowerPort. … Continue reading Port for Chemotherapy