active treatment ∼ BC Becky

Halfway

Thu April 11, 2024

I am halfway through my trastuzumab (Herceptin) a type of targeted therapy drug called a monoclonal antibody. This is the magic drug that kills HER2 breast cancer. I am…

And then there was one

Thu February 22, 2024

Here we go again

Tomorrow will be my last radiation treatment - yay. So far I've managed without too much skin irritation (yay again). The doctor did mention that things could get worse…

Clearing the brain

Thu February 15, 2024

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Clearing the brain I got some good news today. The results of the CT scan of my head are clear, meaning there is no sign of cancer in my…

Intentional Living

Wed February 14, 2024

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The routine of radiation involves me getting up and walking to the hospital for my appointment. This week, my appointments have been in the morning. It is a 10-15…

Radiation is a mental struggle

Tue February 6, 2024

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Radiation treatment, in theory, is easier than chemo. It is easier on your body - in that the physical side effects are skin issues and fatigue. You don't need…

Radiation and Losing Friends

Sat February 3, 2024

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Radiation started this week. So far it has only been two treatments. They go pretty fast. Immediately afterwards I find myself wondering if I'm feeling anything. Can I tell…

Radiation, Recall, and Lymphedema

Wed January 31, 2024

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Today I start radiation treatment. It is a 15-session spread over 4 weeks. The first two sessions are this week, then for the next week and the week after,…

Going maskless

Sat January 27, 2024

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On Friday I went to a meeting - in person - without a mask. I realized that it has been the first time in at least 4 months that…

All marked up

Sun January 21, 2024

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On Thursday we made our way into Halifax for my radiation marking appointment. When I arrived at check in, there was a distinct lack of information. The person at…