I feel like I am still wrestling with cancer even though I've been given the all clear. Although I am starting to feel better, it is still feels very much day to day sometimes. I finally had a chance to discuss my fatigue with my oncologist. As a result, she ran various blood panels. I … Continue reading Dr Fatigue or: How Treatment Continues to Kick My Ass
My Hair: Chapter Eight–One year post chemo hair growth
My Hair Chapter 1 was just about a year ago. Here is a summary of that post--this was what I considered hair at the time: It is so very different now. Looking back, I'm feeling pretty satisfied. Here are pictures of me now straight out of the shower. I towel … Continue reading My Hair: Chapter Eight–One year post chemo hair growth
Cancer-related Fatigue Is My New Nemesis
The Accidental Amazon recently posted an article about Cancer-related Fatigue (CRF) and it couldn't have hit any harder home for me. Holy shit have I been struggling! I think that since my surgery six weeks ago, I have only woken up refreshed three or four times. If I don't have any reason to set an … Continue reading Cancer-related Fatigue Is My New Nemesis
When You Find a Lump: A cancer poem
I was fortunate to be invited to read some of my poetry May 5, 2017. I shared the stage that evening with a very good friend of mine. It was the first time we'd read together so that was exciting. We had a really good turnout of over 50! That's a phenomenal amount of people … Continue reading When You Find a Lump: A cancer poem
Reconstruction and Port Removal Surgery
Thursday, I had breast reconstruction-TE Removal with placement of permanent prosthesis and mastopexy. The nurse read the orders to me and she asked if that was what I was in for. My reply was a shrug and a, "Close enough." In layman terms, I received my permanent saline boob and a reshape of the other … Continue reading Reconstruction and Port Removal Surgery
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