I really, really don't want anyone to see this, but in my effort to be open, honest, and transparent about this whole cancer BS, I can't only post the pictures where I feel somewhat "pretty." Zits. …
Today was a good day
Today was a good day. Today was a chemo day. Today was a good day because it was a chemo day. Now, those are words I never thought I’d say, but after feeling good for the last week and …
Taxol – A Lesson in Trust
Confession: when they told me that Taxol would be easier, I didn’t believe them. Oh, me of little faith. I should have. I trust my team. But, after my last round of AC - Adriamycin/Cytoxan - I …
B6, Mary Jane, and Middle Fingers
I had my follow-up appointment today. Rhonda* entered the room where I was waiting, took one look at the three bandages on my arm, and exclaimed: “What happened?!” “My cat.” *not her real …
Second Chemo Treatment – I’m Amazed
I am amazed. It’s two days after my second chemotherapy treatment. This one was supposed to be worse. I was afraid. Scared enough that Sunday I began kicking overstuffed pillow shams as hard as I …
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Get Tested
In the past week I've learned of two more friends who have found out they have cancer. I'm in the cancer center right now waiting for my second chemotherapy treatment, and my strongest hope is that …