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
Update!
Last week, I was SUPPOSED to be have a follow-up with Dr. Tierney, but I went to the wrong Kaiser location. Oops. My CA-125 results weren't ready yet, so we've rescheduled for next week. But! She sent my latest results (2 days ago, must check my inbox more often) and they were great! I don't … Continue reading Update!
An Update
I have hair on my head! Mostly. There's a solid amount of fuzz up top, and the sides and back annoyed me enough that I went to a barber shop to get a trim. I challenge any Jarhead to a better high and tight. The hair is a mixture of dark brown and gray, and … Continue reading An Update
The end of the chapter
I'll start with the important news: yesterday's surgery went perfectly and that damn port is GONE! I felt pretty fantastic yesterday, but today am feeling far more sore. Probably because, in feeling so good, I was like "Look! I can stretch! Look! I can straighten! Watch me as a reach for things above my head!" … Continue reading The end of the chapter
Cancer Free
Turns out, being told you no longer have cancer is really similar to being told you don't. Numb with shock, immediately crying upon hanging up the phone, the entirely surreal feeling about the whole thing; these are the constants between diagnosis and being told you're clear. The main difference: the feelings that ultimately emerge. With … Continue reading Cancer Free
Beginning Again
An hour after Bikram yoga was done, I will still sweating, red-faced and wobbly. And completely blissed out. Today's class was one of the hardest I've ever done. Admittedly, it's been nearly 2 months since my last visit, so that certainly doesn't help the situation, but I had to do something I've never done in … Continue reading Beginning Again
A bit of good news
Just like any good patient, I thought of half a dozen questions for my doctor AFTER I had exited the building. Shock will do that to you. Emailing Doctor T a follow up to our CT results brought this response: So, it's not a complete "don't worry about it" but it's pretty damn close. Biopsy … Continue reading A bit of good news
Sneak Peek: IP Chemo Photo Day
If I had to choose a title for the imaginary book I'd write about this experience, it'd likely be called "All I Can Do Is Smile." I firmly believe that the energy you put into this world is the energy you get out of it and that attitude makes all the difference in a situation. … Continue reading Sneak Peek: IP Chemo Photo Day
Into the night we go…
Started IP around 6. Will be out of here by 11. In solidarity, some friends are drinking the same amount of liquid that gets put into my abdomen. Beer was initially suggested, but we can't hang like we used to.
The Final Push
I know the chemo is starting to wane when I can finally read my Facebook newsfeed without immediately wanting to throw up. It's a little test I give myself in the morning, and this morning I passed! Yesterday morning, not so much. For the first time since Round 2, I woke up to throw up … Continue reading The Final Push
All I can Do is Smile 