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New Pain and New Limits

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...

Cycle 2 Treatment 1 Thoughts

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...

Fourth Treatment Thoughts

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...

Third Treatment Thoughts

We’re once again at the day before treatment day. I’m beginning to think that each time we reach this day I am going to feel different. The day before the first treatment brought feelings of anticipation and fear of the unknown. The day before the second...