Tag: breast cancer
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Why Does My Foot Hurt?
In my last post I left off right after telling you I had just found out that I had stage 2 breast cancer in my left breast and lymph nodes. After getting that call, I quickly called my husband who was on his way to work. He called in and told them he wasn’t coming…
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It Was The Year 2013
I know a lot of what I am about to say is probably long overdue. I have covered a lot of journey in my life and I haven’t always been able to take the time or energy to get it out of my head and down on paper. I’ve been wanting to share for awhile,…
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Sometimes It’s More Than a Feeling
The author decided on a double mastectomy after feeling spiritual unrest, leading to early detection of contained breast cancer. This choice spared them from chemotherapy and radiation.
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Top Ten Things To Have at the Hospital when You are having Surgery
So, life happens and you need to have surgery. Thankfully nothing that is going to keep you overnight, but still, what do you need to take to the hospital with you? What will help your surgery day go as smoothly as possible? These thoughts crossed my mind as I prepare to go in for my…
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Today is the day
Today marks the final fill day after 3.5 months post-surgery, experiencing infections and delays. Relief is immense as the process moves forward.
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Good things
Preparing for a summer party with YMCA playing, the author reflects on overcoming challenges. Grateful for a recent mastectomy, they celebrate no infection signs, feeling relieved and thankful for timely intervention.
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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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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…