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!
A Video of One of My Radiation Treatments
I recorded a radiation session last week. I did some editing on it. I blurred some personal information that was displayed and my exposed breast. Also, I added notes to help explain what was happening. So if you are interested in how radiation works, take a look! https://youtu.be/1_Hsz5dt2l4
Radiation–Treatment 11 to 13 with a Chemo too
I have had 13 radiation treatments so far. I have 15 more to go. The radiologist's office gave me a "calendar" to mark treatments. I am marking on that thing like it is counting towards my birthday! It seemed more psychologically beneficial to countdown rather than up. There are two reasons why I'm doing this … Continue reading Radiation–Treatment 11 to 13 with a Chemo too
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