I can say with confidence that this type of chemo sucks less that my initial chemo. But that's kind of like saying being swarmed by bees sucks less than being caught in quicksand. Day 1: Infusion Center I actually felt pretty dang fantastic after getting injected with my poison to the point that my BFF … Continue reading Round 1 Thus Far…
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Round 1 has begun
So far, so good. My BFF came down from NorCal to take me to my first appointment. We celebrated the day in style thanks to our fancy St. Patty's headwear (that she brought). I have a bunch of stuff to pick up from the pharmacy on my way out, but I'm not feeling as "full" … Continue reading Round 1 has begun
The Bitch is Back
Perhaps some of you have noticed that I went a little radio silent on the 2nd biopsy results -- or didn't realize that my big benign announcement was only for the 1st biopsy. Let's just go ahead and pull the band-aid off. The 2nd biopsy came back malignant. I start chemotherapy on Friday, March 17. … Continue reading The Bitch is Back
Benign!
I figured putting that in the post title would get you the info just a bit quicker. By sheer luck I found out today that the biopsy came back clear and benign! I had an appt with my rheumatologist and as he was reviewing my chart he noticed I had the biopsy, I mentioned I … Continue reading Benign!
Update on the biopsies
Or should I say biopsy. The doctor performing the biopsies was worried about accessing the area around the pancreas since it's around quite a few vital organs. We took a CT-scan of the area and called it a no go. The upper left breast area was a go, and I should have results mid-next week. … Continue reading Update on the biopsies
Not freaking out anymore. And here’s why. (Plus an update)
Note: The administrative update of biopsies are at the bottom, so if that's what you're here for, just scroll on down. Continuing on... Thank goodness for a good therapist. I had plans of writing about my therapy and why I've found it to be so helpful, in the hopes that it encourages others to seek … Continue reading Not freaking out anymore. And here’s why. (Plus an update)
When you have had cancer, it never really ends
Cancer never really leaves you. Even when you hear the words "You're in remission," a little bit stays behind (metaphorically speaking) in your mind. That tiny voice that whispers "What if?" Even my remission qualification wasn't without some hurdles. The CT scan showed something suspicious and I had to get a CT-guided biopsy to make … Continue reading When you have had cancer, it never really ends
When what you thought was the beginning isn’t actually the beginning at all
I've been in some sort of sport for as long as I can remember. AYSO started at the age of 4, swim team at 7, t-ball and baseball shortly thereafter. There was roller hockey, softball, diving, basketball, flag football, track and field... it didn't matter what I chose, I just had to have some kind of physical … Continue reading When what you thought was the beginning isn’t actually the beginning at all
Bewbs
There's been some movement on information for the boobs. (My post title is a joke taken from Honest Trailers. Head down the YouTube rabbit hole watching those. They are hilarious.) Moving along... I met with the breast specialist (Dr. Washington) on Monday and the plastic surgeon (Dr. Tuchler) yesterday. I immediately liked them both. We … Continue reading Bewbs
I AM IN REMISSION
The title says it all. I thought I wouldn't "officially" be in remission until I passed the magical 5-year mark, but apparently that's not the case. And I am totally okay with that. My doctor visit today confirmed No Evidence of Disease (yay pelvic exam and a finger up my bum) and told me I'm … Continue reading I AM IN REMISSION
All I can Do is Smile 