Benefits seen by Alberta Cancer Exercise participants
Medical research is important to build up the knowledge and evidence required for cancer treatment improvement. That’s why I’m proud to have participated in the …
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Taxane Allergies
I just got back from my Oncologist, and given the reactions I have had this past week and a half since my last chemo treatment, …
The genetic testing conundrum
My genetics counselling and testing appointment was moved up to today. It was so interesting to learn about the type of testing done, genetic classifications, …
More side effects
Here is an interesting video on how Herceptin works along with chemotherapy. Before Herceptin came along, I would have only had approximately 21 months to …
Scary reaction to Herceptin
Chemo + Herceptin drips went from 8h15 to 15h45. What a day! With this new part of my treatment, I’ll be getting drips 6 out …
Ice booties
Today marks the halfway mark of my chemo journey. I’m learning how to adapt to the various side effects I’ve experienced. After having severe Plantar …
Doxorubicin and Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia
I met with my oncologist this morning and discussed my newest symptoms which appeared over the past 24 hours: new mouth sores; coughing up thick, …
Mouth sores
Party in my mouth… not the fun kind. And these are only in the tongue and throat. I have some on my lower gums too. …
Answering friends’ questions
Several of the other questions I have had from many, many of my female friends relate to how I found my cancer and what the …