Monthly Archives: October 2016

Yesterday, October 27th  I had my second chemo teaching.  That’s when your Medical team explains to you the dos and don’ts, and what the side effects will be of your new chemotherapy. I just finished my round of AC. Next Wednesday, I start my “weekly” 12 rounds of Taxol. I refuse to google the sideContinue reading “Round 2…”

On Wednesday, October 19th I had my 4th chemo session. This was the last of this treatment. I will be starting a new chemo next week. Now I won’t get a break in between sessions. I will have weekly treatments for the next 3 months. Its supposed to be a less aggressive medicine, but IContinue reading “Chemo with my dad”

I have to be honest, this past weekend was tough. After Chemo #3 (on October 5th) I was left feeling emotional and sad. I think “ANGER” finally started to settle in, which upset me. I think I have been really good about all of this and to start feeling angry now made me feel weak and frustrated.Continue reading “Does Anger make you weak?”

So today October 5th, I was lucky enough to have my 3rd chemo session before Hurricane Matthew decides to grace us with his presence. My sister Lisy came with me. I had warned her I would throw her out of the room if she cried. She was brave! I am proud of her.  But nowContinue reading “Hurricanes and Chemo don’t mix”