For those of you who use Facebook, I’ve created a Facebook page that will allow you to see when I update the blog. In addition, I often post short updates to Facebook prior to posting things in longer form on the blog. I expect I’ll be using that more frequently while going through the surgery…
Yesterday was my last scheduled chemotherapy – taxol. We went to the tree before my first appointment and took the requisite pictures. I had some fun with it. Towards the end of my treatment, the chemo nurses sang the chemo song: http://vimeo.com/110530951 A tear or two did drop from my eyes as they were singing and…
Recently, I noticed a transition in my face-to-face support group – in that I’ve transition from the newbie going through treatment to the experienced breast cancer patient who can answer various questions about chemotherapy. A friend sent me a book (which I recommend ‘Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips‘), which has some great advice for those with…
I’m learning a little to be an American within the healthcare system. Today, I asked for a supervisor. You see, I had an appointment. The online system showed my appointment as 9:15. I was told to arrive 30-minutes prior to my appointment (which is a bit excessive). I arrive 25-minute prior to my appointment (8:50).…
As pink’tober comes to an end, I am reflecting on what pink means to me as someone fighting breast cancer. It is complicated. I am not against pink, nor am I for it. It is simply a colour afterall. Pink is important for family and friends. It is a way to show support. For some,…
I have new little black dots were my eyelashes use to be … And a few were my eyebrows were too … Seems my hair is growing. In addition to the peach fuzz that now covers most of my head, I’m starting to grow real hair. It is looking dark (rather than grey), but…
Today I was reminded why I love my infra-red sauna. We almost didn’t move it to California, because finding the space for it in our small apartment is a challenge. Since much of the time it is warm here, the sauna doesn’t get a lot of use. Today was the first time I used it…
Today I was a chemo tourist. The infusion center I normally go to was full, so they booked me at the new Stanford infusion center in Redwood City. Boy is it swanky. Everything is so shiny and new. It totally does not feel at all the same as the Stanford Cancer Centre ITA. I…
I’ve managed to completely lose track of what day it is. I felt that Tuesday was the weekend, and then yesterday (Tuesday) I took my meds labelled Wednesday. The change in chemo day certain is part of my confusion – because my routines are all changed but still. I shouldn’t have to check my phone…
In the early days of Pink’tober a fellow blogger ranted about a restaurant who wanted to advertise on her blog. Her objection was that the restaurant was offering a drink special, and that alcohol was a risk factor for breast cancer – so how dare they advertise a drink discount in association with breast cancer.…
