Last Sunday was my birthday. Chapter 38. A new year. New experiences. New challenges. New blessings. New lessons. Chapter 37 taught me many lessons. A few stood out the most. I can survive getting told that my cancer is back. While I “knew” that someday I would hear those words again, a little piece of me
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Dear Cancer | National Cancer Survivors Day 2017
Dear Cancer, In 2008, you reared your ugly head. I always knew you would. Eventually. At 28 it was daunting to hear. I went from a wife and mom just living her life, to being scared and constantly plastering fake smiles to my face. Eventually, you just became the norm. I lived life among the
FCR Chemotherapy Round 6
We are finally hitting the end. This last month has been an emotional rollercoaster for me and my poor family probably wants to strangle me by now. I knew from the beginning that 6 rounds was very probable, but you still hold out hope that it will be less. Especially with results like mine immediately after
FCR Chemotherapy : Round 2, 3, 4 and 5
I’m trying to play catch up, so unfortunately this post won’t be as complete as my Round 1 and Round 6 posts. 3 of the rounds went pretty smoothly and then round 5 hit. Round 5 has been the worst so far. Go figure…you would think by then, your body would be accustomed to the barrage of toxic
project 365 :: year 34 day 220
June 5 :: I was so exhausted yesterday from not sleeping Tuesday night (stupid steroids), I even slept through chemo. Came home and took a short nap before life resumed. Went to bed at 10:30pm last night and now I am wide awake. Last day of chemo for round 3 today along with that evil neulasta injection.
project 365 :: year 34 day 216
June 1 :: Today was National Cancer Survivors Day. While I don’t know what my life looks like after cancer yet, I have faith we’ll make it to the other side.
FCR Chemotherapy: Round 1
I decided that perhaps, since I start my second round of chemo very soonly that it might be time to talk about round 1 and how it has gone so far. Fair warning: picture heavy and some might be too graphic for the squeamish. On April 2nd, I had my port placed in preparation for chemotherapy.
why thanks Tricare…
Let me preface this by saying, I am very thankful for our insurance. While it might be a total PITA to deal with sometimes, I cannot imagine not having it and having the deal with the catastrophic health events in my life. I’m not sure I even want to know what my medical costs have