From grieving to reframing – Coming to terms with terminal cancer
Here is the second part of my post. This portion talks about how I processed and eventually came to terms with knowing that seeing my …
Side effects
New bedtime routine to combat chemo side-effects
My new bedtime routine, brought to you by chemotherapy… I have purchased ice booties in the hopes to prevent further Plantar Erythrodysesthesia and to start …
Nosebleeds
The arrow in the image below is pointing to the empty station ready to for me at the Get RIPPED! Buffet class. Unfortunately, a heavy …
Fingerprints, no more
It’s official; the chemo has basically destroyed my fingerprints to the point that I can’t unlock my devices anymore. Yes, it’s a common side effect …
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. …