I have waited to post this until I had an outcome; spoiler alert: This story has a happy ending. You may recall that in July I had a full body scan. This was done because one of my lymph nodes came back positive from the Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy. Shortly after those tests were done,… Continue reading Scare Averted
Here’s my promised update on how I’m doing a few days after my second round of chemo. I know I have a few new followers, so as a quick recap: I have 6 rounds of chemo planned, every three weeks, on Tuesdays. Before every session they check my blood counts, and if they all look… Continue reading Chemo Round 2, So Far
I realize that I am posting this on the day after my 2nd round of chemo. I wrote most of the below blog post during my infusion yesterday, and it’s a big topic so I wanted to get it posted. But since I’m sure you’re all wondering how I’m doing I’ll plan to have a… Continue reading Introducing Yolanda
And I’m off, to chemo infusion cycle #2: Today’s outfit is, as it says on the packing list, comfy long sweats (with cuffed ankles that I can pull up into capris when I’m outside), a short-sleeved tshirt with a v-neck, to access the port, with a vest and a comfy hat. Once I got settled… Continue reading Chemo Packing List
I shaved it tonight!!! I couldn’t take it anymore! Last Saturday night – actually in the wee hours of Sunday morning – my hair announced its departure. It literally woke me up, feeling tingly and strange, and I just knew that was it. I had expected my hair would shed gradually; but when I got… Continue reading Bye bye blue!
