Category: News

  • There’s a Party in Here!*

    *Not for the reasons you think Well, this last chemo has been kicking my ass! Apparently the last one is often the hardest. No shit. I haven’t felt such bone-crushing fatigue, where every movement is a struggle. Some old side effects got jealous and wanted in on the action, so it’s been a reunion of…

  • The Bell Video

    As promised, here is the aforementioned video!

  • Ringing the Bell!

    I remember circling this date in the calendar when I started Taxol. Late February felt like an eternity – especially when I started chemo in September. It’s hard to believe that six long months are finally over! I had the same nurse and spot as the past two smooth weeks, and today went just as…

  • One More to Go!

    It was a long week. My main enemies seem to be fatigue and the taste bud changes/dry mouth/yucky mouth taste.  My parents came in yesterday to take me to chemo today. I got the same spot and nurse as last week, so it went just as smoothly. I told Laura the nurse that she has…

  • Possible Regimen Change

    Today’s appointment was the earliest yet – 8 am. Originally it was 7:30! My dear friend Leslie drove in last night so she could come with me. She must be a good luck charm because everything went smoothly for once! Nurse Laura was able to draw blood easily and the results didn’t take forever to…