I've been away from this site for a while. Life has been a bit hectic. My cancer treatment has had some ups and downs. In March, my Taxotere chemo dosage was reduced to 75% because the side effects were getting to be too much. In April on Easter Sunday, my central line catheter (CVC) decided to swell up, turn red and become sore. My hopes of a... Read more
Yes, this past Tuesday I had my 12 cycle of chemotherapy. I find physically I'm quite tired and mentally I'm a bit worn out as well. Generally, I'm doing quite well but find I don't have energy to do much of anything. My days are spent with the majority of the day watching television and surfing the net. Walking for any distance and... Read more
Today I woke up feelin' pretty good and I wanted to share it with the world. Often when you're undergoing cancer treatment, the good days may be few and far between, so I figure celebrate when I can.
Chemotherapy keeps me pretty tired and a bit moody. I've had a few ‘blue' days in a row but yesterday something changed. In fact, it started... Read more
When I was first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, I decided to start a blog about my experience. One of the main reasons was to ensure that friends and family got a true picture of my situation. With a blog, everyone gets the same information.
For me, I find it is easier to 'write' the words then to face a person and 'say'... Read more
I've had 7 cycles of Taxotere since August of this year and will continue as long as my body and my mind can take it ... I guess. I've had positive CT scans which indicate my tumours are shrinking slightly. That is all the news I need to stay on course however, it's not quite that easy.
Chemotherapy wears on the body and on the mind. My... Read more
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