Since I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in March 2015, three women I know have joined the sisterhood. Two of them found it early enough to get by with surgery plus radiation, but one is about to embark on a few rounds of chemotherapy. She reached out to me for advice and I realized that... Continue Reading →
Chemotherapy 5 of 6 – The Darkness Before Dawn
Five rounds of chemo down, just one left. It's a triumph, yes? But, wow....this is a bad one. Here's the thing: actually getting the infusion of drugs isn't bad at all. They puncture my flesh exactly once to access the mediport in my chest and then it's all okay. They draw blood to make sure... Continue Reading →
What To Do About the Boobs
First of all, this round of chemo can kiss my ass. Just in the last couple of days have I been able to eat meals, and it's time to do chemo again. As each round gets progressively shittier, I will not be surprised if the awful nausea/gross taste lasts the full three weeks between rounds. Pissed... Continue Reading →
Chemo – The Halfway Holla
Usually, I'd think about updating the blog and then I'd say, "Well, I'll wait until I have more energy. Until I feel a little bit better." But this time, I'm not doing that. I'm going to write this post when I'm at my lowest point because that's part of cancer too. Not just the "big... Continue Reading →
Chemo – Round 2 Roundup
Okay, it may be a bit early to call this a "round-up," but I couldn't resist the alliteration. I really really need to get back to work on my book. Here's the pattern that's emerging with me and chemo: Day 1: Get chemo. My spirits are good and I feel pretty normal. Day 2: Go... Continue Reading →
Side Effects – The Straight Poop
It’s been a full week since my first chemo treatment, so I’m going to dish the details on what it feels like. And it’s not going to be pretty. Rather than engage in image-crafting or build some kind of Trixiebrand, I’m just going to put it all out there. It might make you uncomfortable, and... Continue Reading →
