How treatment went At therapy and waiting to get my port hooked up It's hard to believe this day has finally arrived! I can now say that I have successfully completed a 12-week program! The day was a bit long, we didn't get out of the unit close to 4 pm. It was mostly owing... Continue Reading →
Treatment day Second to last treatment day photo! Treatment day was exciting! My cubby area was incredibly busy today with a lot of activity. But even more exciting... only one more treatment left! It's hard to believe I'm so close to the end. I'm pretty sure that radiation is going to be pretty challenging, too,... Continue Reading →
This treatment cycle hasn't been too bad in terms of side effects. While I'm very thankful to have a less harsh treatment, the higher frequency of treatment takes a different kind of toll. This blog helps to keep track of the side effects I experience, which, in turn, helps me to bring them up to... Continue Reading →
Treatment day Me on Treatment Day 10! My actual treatment day went awesome! I had a new nurse - Christin. She was extremely nice (like they all have been) and she was incredibly prompt. My mom and I made a timeline of my infusions before I got all groggy from my medication to help ensure... Continue Reading →
A little puffy, but still rocking most of the hair! Today started off like every other day. Joanne was my nurse again today and she really is great. She talks a lot, but so do I. Things aren't always quick, but she is very attentive. We arrived around 8:00 AM and my labs were done... Continue Reading →
My experience with this round of treatment Treatment 8 photo - the hair is hanging on! Another successful treatment is in the rear-view and I have completed two-thirds of my chemo treatments! This time I realized I could use one of my numerous cold packs to ice my port when I got there so that... Continue Reading →
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