Weird that I wrote a small blog today while waiting to see if a shot I got would cause a reaction, but it didn't post on the site. The shot didn't cause a reaction. What's really weird is I thought I'd be stronger. It's only been two days since Round 1. But I guess things …
Day 1: Chemo at Dr. Awesome’s “Cocktail Lounge”
Day 1 of Chemo ROCKED! Here's why: - First news I got was the other areas of suspicion they found are clear. So now we're dealing with the one tumor. - Nurse Rhandi decorated my chair with glitter and streamers. She's awesome, too. - I got bundled up with a bag from Matt's Chemo …
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I’m Coming for You, Weird Cancer Guy
The last two weeks have been filled with testing before chemo. Today was Glow-in-the-Dark Day for me in radiology. I caught a killer nap on one of the machines as "Feliz Navidad" played on a radio. Cancer wasn't quite what I wanted for Christmas. Anyway, tomorrow is Day 1 of chemo, and I'm ready, Weird …
Check out my self portrait
Alrighty then, they found a few more small masses in my breasts. Kick-ass! So today I had two more big-needle biopsies, more mammograms, a cardio ultrasound thingy and a flu shot. So here's what I feel like right about now.... Tomorrow, I will officially glow in the dark after a CT and bone density test …
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Sneaking in one last overnight date with me man in Astoria before the chemo party starts. Thanks to my friends Karen and John for taking the kids and Debbie and Beka for feeding the beast.
Cutting losses and locks
To head up chemo (Get it? Head up?) My beautiful friend, Trina, cut my hair from ringlet long to elfish short. This will be WAY easier to vacuum when it falls out. Trina's super-sleuth scissor handling created this cut, which I found from Once Upon a Star character, Snow White. Thanks, Trina and Vertigo Salon …
Thank you, Weird Cancer Guy
Dear Weird Cancer Guy, Thanks to you, all of my friends and family have shown their love for me, and I'm letting them. I feel like there's strength in numbers, so I've told everyone I know. My relationship with my husband Brian is stronger than ever - I thought it was super strong before. My …
Suck it, Weird Cancer Guy
Radioactive test and ultrasounds went great yesterday. Here's the best part: They did not see a spread to my lymph nodes. Take that, Weird Cancer Guy! You're fat, yet contained. The port surgery went great, thanks to the extraordinarily nice nurses and fantastic anesthesiologist at Good Sam (didn't pass out or get sick!) They laughed …
View to a Thrill
Does it get any more postcard-perfect than this? Every year, we head to Timberline with two other families. It snowed like crazy last night, leaving sugar-encrusted trees and a blue tint. I love how everything looked like that for miles. Normally, I'm not a white or cream person. But after Weird Cancer Guy, I want to …
Weird Cancer Guy, I hate you
My life has taken on the navigation of a shopping cart. You think you're going straight when suddenly, the wheel sticks and you do a sharp 90 degree turn into a shelf filled with now-toppling cans. Last week, I got diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. Awesome. My first stop is four months of chemo. Then …
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