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Breast cancer pet peeve – it is not a “lump” (public service announcement)

Sun July 20, 2014

My breast cancer pet peeve of the day is the word "lump" ... cause, well, it doesn't FEEL like a lump! The word lump actually is misleading and causes…

Mouth sores & First cycle symptoms

Sun July 20, 2014

active treatment

For the last few days I've been discovering what chemo mouth sores feel like. Earlier I had a few canker sores. I usually get them when my iron is…

A new visualization

Sun July 20, 2014

active treatment

Didn't sleep well last night and I'm feeling like I'm not get in enough biking, so decided to go back to bed and then go for a bike ride…

Things I love about a shaved head …

Sat July 19, 2014

active treatment

I find myself wondering if I will enjoy this as much when I'm bald as I am now? I am thankful that I look good with a shaved head.…

Overcoming Inertia

Sat July 19, 2014

active treatment

When I get up in the morning, I always find it a struggle to get motived to go for a swim (or bike ride). That inertia can sometimes be…

Who would have thought … I look sexy in a buzz cut!

Fri July 18, 2014

active treatment

Today was the trip to the really nice lady who volunteers to shave heads for those who are going through chemotherapy. We decided we needed a before picture -…

In for an emotional day (maybe)

Thu July 17, 2014

active treatment

I'm happy to report that the worst of the bone pains has passed. Once the nurse called me back, she looked into it, and advised that I could take…

This too shall pass

Wed July 16, 2014

active treatment

Started at about 5pm last night, I felt these pulsing pains up my spine. By 8pm last night, they were excruciating whenever I was in a seated position. I was…

Doing Better

Tue July 15, 2014

active treatment

Thank-you everyone for your support during my meltdown phase. I know that I shall have more meltdowns, as they are a natural part of this process. I was actually…

Pondering the PhD

Tue July 15, 2014

active treatment

(This article is cross-posted on http://rjh.goingeast.ca). When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, one of my first decisions was to put my PhD on hold. I had the opportunity…