by Kandis | Apr 25, 2023 | Day to Day
Starting the new cycle of chemotherapy drugs means starting over with new possible side effects and new possible limits. On treatment day and the next day [Friday], I felt amazing. I could participate in meals and family activities fully, which was incredible! The...
by Kandis | Apr 19, 2023 | Treatment Updates
Tomorrow is the first of my Taxol treatments. It is still chemo. It is just a new chemo drug. The thought of somewhat starting over is overwhelming. I had just gotten to a place of feeling like I kind of knew what to expect during and after each treatment to now reach...
by Kandis | Apr 19, 2023 | Day to Day
There is a thin line between being grateful for the support and help people are willing to give you during something like this and feeling like you’ve been rendered completely useless. I know that we need help with dinner several nights each treatment week. I...
by Kandis | Apr 8, 2023 | Treatment Updates
We’ve reached the end of my first cycle of chemo! This cycle is the short one but we’re also told that it is often the harder one. I started Thursday’s treatment with counts that continue to be lower than the time before but the doctor calls them...
by Kandis | Apr 5, 2023 | Day to Day
Tomorrow is the last of my AC chemo treatments. I am thrilled and terrified. I am thrilled to be done with this part of my treatment journey and I am terrified about what comes next. It is unknown. It is known to have yucky side effects. I’m trying to focus on...
