Feeling strong Sat August 16, 2014 active treatment I am surprised by how all of sudden my strength returns. Where only a week ago I could only swim 7 laps in the pool, I'm now swimming 30… Read More
On my way back Sat August 9, 2014 active treatment After the abyss that is day 3 and day 4 after chemo, I feel that I am coming back to life. It is a rather dramatic transition really. Swimming… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Day 3 is just plain hard Sat July 26, 2014 active treatment Today is day 3 and it is a hard day. It was a hard day last cycle too. I am thankful that there will only be two more cycles… Read More
Seriousness is sinking in Fri July 25, 2014 active treatment I'm starting to shed my hair. I noticed at first when I use the toilet, and then again when I dried my hair after the shower - seeing enough… Read More
Variable days Tue July 22, 2014 active treatment I'm finding that my days are rather variable. If you ask me mid-day if it is a good day, I will likely have a different option than in the… Read More
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… Read More
The Colour Pink and a memorial celebration Sat July 12, 2014 active treatment I find the reaction to the colour pink interesting. You see, I've always liked wearing pink, but not breast cancer pink (or as my reiki healer today called it… Read More
Post Chemo day 3 Thu July 10, 2014 active treatment Today was a mixed day. It began badly - actually it was more that last night ended badly. I was feeling pain in a way that I had never… Read More