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
Cancer two–HER2 Breast cancer
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
My Hair: Chapter Four
Chapter One here Chapter Two here Chapter Three here With all of the radiation stuff, I almost forgot to post a hair update. First, let's all take a moment to mourn the fact that I'm back to shaving my legs. It was a nice break while it lasted. I do not mourn for … Continue reading My Hair: Chapter Four
Radiation–Treatment 24 to 28
Today was my last day! Thank God! I am so done with all the different kinds of treatment. I have been dealing with some form of "getting well" all year long. Although I still have things left to do, Herceptin until January 20th and at least two surgeries, the brutal stuff is behind me. To … Continue reading Radiation–Treatment 24 to 28
The Effects Keep Coming
My last full chemo treatment was June 3rd. I still get Herceptin every three weeks to target the HER2 protein, but it doesn't carry the same dire warnings of potential side effects. I have hair now and my fatigue is nearly gone. However, some effects are still making themselves known. I have begun to notice … Continue reading The Effects Keep Coming
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