Chemo brain is more than just forgetting some stuff. It is a complicated mix of letters, images, and vapor. Sometimes, you can picture the thing you’re trying to say. You know the color, size, and even the smell of it, but you can't remember the name of the damn thing. Other times, you're … Continue reading Chemo Brain
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My Hair: Chapter Five
My hair is a lot longer than it was a month go. Right now, it looks a little unkempt. It's almost to the point where I need a cut so it has a style to it. It is thicker than it was before chemo. However, I think that my hair came back thinner after the … Continue reading My Hair: Chapter Five
Update! Update!
Whoa! It has been about a month since I last posted. I've been trying to get back into my life—going to work more, going out with friends, etc. It's been slow going and that drives me crazy. I have to continuously remind myself that I will feel better, but it will take awhile. The radiologist … Continue reading Update! Update!
After Radiation: Week Two–Electric Boogaloo
This week was so much better. I finally feel a little like myself again. It's like someone walked in and flipped a light switch. I did lots of stuff this week! I cleaned my house a little. I cooked dinner. Twice. I drove—for the first time in a month—to the store. I met friends for … Continue reading After Radiation: Week Two–Electric Boogaloo
After Radiation: Week One–if I was a ham, dinner would be ruined
First, let me say this to my parents and siblings—I'm okay. (I know everyone cares, but c'mon, it's my Mommy, Daddy, Nana, Jelliot, and Brick.) This isn't one of those moments where I say I am, but I'm not. To be blunt, yes, this week was awful. I was feeling pain habitually. I only have … Continue reading After Radiation: Week One–if I was a ham, dinner would be ruined
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