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Preparing for neuropathy

Wed July 23, 2014

I have been thinking about neuropathy a bit lately - in part because several strong women in my support groups have been having neuropathy - specifically with the Taxol…

Preparations

Thu June 26, 2014

active treatment

I've talked before about how other things I have done in my life have prepared me well for this new journey. At the chemo class yesterday, the nurse talked…

Significance of dates and getting ready for chemo

Thu June 26, 2014

active treatment

It is funny how special dates have meaning - and how we know what dates are good dates and which are not. I wanted to strongly avoid starting chemo…

The calm and then the storm

Wed June 25, 2014

active treatment

Yesterday was one of those calm then stormy days. It began with a breakfast meeting with a new friend, whom I met through the social network myBCTeam.com. It turns out…

Knowing what to expect

Tue June 24, 2014

active treatment

"In my experience, fear comes from not knowing what to expect and not feeling you have any control over what’s about to happen. When you feel helpless, you’re far…