Well I've officially made it halfway through my treatment! My skin is still doing really well and I don't have any major issues. I still get some tenderness, but it's nothing too horrible. I met with my doctor today and he said that I'm actually doing better than expected. He wouldn't necessarily expect that my... Continue Reading →
PROGRESS: Day 14.2 – Fitness Update
Progress since the end of chemo Yesterday marks 2 weeks since my last chemo and I feel like there's been a very rapid improvement in just the last couple of days. I'm think my Herceptin infusion last week caused a bit of an inflammatory response especially since I'm still a bit off from the chemo.... Continue Reading →
PROGRESS: Day 10.7
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 →
My Chemo Fitness Goals
When I first learned that I had Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) in early April, I knew that I was going to have surgery and probably radiation in front of me. I was super bummed to learn that my surgery was going to prevent me from being able to do strenuous activity and probably keep... Continue Reading →