Category: Cancer Journey
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Still here
The author has provided an update after a long absence, sharing positive health news about being free of drains and antibiotics, and starting fluid fills for recovery.
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So, not a Benadryl fog
The author discusses their struggles with medication interactions that caused a prolonged hazy state post-discharge. They had to discontinue other medications to take antibiotics, prioritizing their health.
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The Benadryl Haze
The author recounts their rule against Benadryl, describing its disorienting effects after a recent six-day hospital stay due to a post cancer surgical infection.
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Still Alive
Well, I’m still alive. It’s been one week since I went in for what was supposed to be more of a prophylactic double mastectomy with the reconstruction that I have been needing for like 5 years now. And I had the surgery done. Only it wasn’t exactly just the precaution and reconstruction that I had…
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An ugly 6 letter word
Cancer. What an ugly 6 letter word. One our family has been bombarded with for over 8 years now. First with our daughter, diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2011, then myself diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and then with thyroid cancer in 2014. Our daughter then relapsed in 2015 and then relapsed again…
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Finding focus in my ADHD world
A homeschooling mom reflects on her potential ADHD and struggles with managing numerous responsibilities, questioning how to maintain focus on her aspirations as a writer amidst distractions.