coping ∼ BC Becky

I almost didn’t go …

Tue January 17, 2017

My proposal for a paper presentation at the Health Humanities Consortium Conference in Houston in March was accepted. When I was first accepted I was really excited about it.…

Nothing quite feels like you expect it

Sat August 23, 2014

active treatment

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…

The mixed blessings of support groups

Thu August 14, 2014

active treatment

I have found that support groups are a mixed blessing. I have been going to two face-to-face groups, but also have 'connected' support groups on Facebook. The face-to-face and…

Wondering why?

Wed August 13, 2014

active treatment

In a post today Nancy asks "Do you ever wonder why you got cancer?" I did ask my oncologist that question, in part because not only do I have…

Is it tired or it is fatigue?

Mon August 4, 2014

active treatment

I find myself asking the question, am I tired? or am I fatigued? I used to think it was the same thing. I'm learning that it is not. The…

My bald head

Mon August 4, 2014

active treatment

There are times when I find myself wanting to cover my head in something stylish - and I like looking good. There are times when I run out to take…

Bone-pain – a mixed blessing

Sat August 2, 2014

active treatment

When I didn't experience a lot of fatigue or any bone-pain yesterday, I felt it was a mixed blessing. I wondered if the reason I wasn't feeling it was…