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Feeling my nadir today

Wed August 27, 2014

For the last couple of rounds of AC, I've actually felt quite strong on my nadir day (day of lowest blood counts). Today, I'm tired. My biggest struggle today…

A challenge for my Canadian friends (limited time offer)

Wed August 27, 2014

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So, my fundraising for the Avon Walk (equivalent to the weekend to end women's cancers in Canada) has pretty much stalled. I know that I have a lot of…

The regret test

Tue August 26, 2014

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My husband and I can be rather frugal with our money. This approach has allowed us to save, but also allowed us to take 16-months off work and bike…

Queen of wishful thinking

Mon August 25, 2014

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When it comes to the entire surgery process, I find myself falling into the realm of 'queen of wishful thinking'. I had convinced myself that 'flat' was that way…

Reaching out

Mon August 25, 2014

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It is difficult when you are new to someplace to start to reach out and meet new people. It is especially difficult to reach out when you have cancer…

Nothing quite feels like you expect it

Sat August 23, 2014

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One of my fears has been regarding neuropathy. It is a common side effect for the Paclitaxol (aka T-Chemo) which I start on Labour Day (September 1st). It is…

Rethinking reconstruction

Fri August 22, 2014

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I had a couple of doctors updates yesterday. One with the breast surgeon and another with the oncologist. On the good news front, my oncologist said that my left…

Persistence, Tenacity, and New Blood

Wed August 20, 2014

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This cancer journey reminds me of some aspects of our Going East bike trip - particularly during those times when persistence and tenacity are what you need to make…