It's been a long time since I've written anything here. Sorry if anyone was concerned! So far health-wise, I'm doing okay. Knock on wood. I am now on six or twelve month doctor visits. My doctors have all been pretty cool about scheduling. They're trying to space them out so I don't have to constantly … Continue reading I blogged again!
Cancer two–HER2 Breast cancer
Dr Fatigue or: How Treatment Continues to Kick My Ass
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
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
Sister, You’ve Been on my Mind
February 19th, was the one year anniversary of me starting chemo for breast cancer. Honestly, that was truly the worst of all of the chemo treatments. The day after that first treatment, I started my period. Two days later, I had the flu. That whole first treatment kicked my ass in every way possible. I … Continue reading Sister, You’ve Been on my Mind
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