Breast Cancer Life

November 14, 2018,  I return to my oncologist for follow-up blood work from my second round of chemo.  I saw Jeffery again this visit. My white blood cells are low, but thanks to the Neulasta they aren’t as dangerous low as the first round.  I will return in one week to check the counts again […]

My general practitioner Lynn Denny worked me in at 2 pm today to get to the bottom of the blood sugar issue. It was over 400 in her office. She ran blood work, and I tinkled in a cup to check for Ketons. If your cells don’t get enough glucose, your body burns fat for […]

Now that I have had round two of chemo with the Neulasta I await blood work on the 14th to see if it works. My general practitioner was not in the office today so I will be calling again at 8:30 am to get them to work me in to get something to control the […]

At least I know what to expect today so I am not as nervous as the first session. My appointment is for 10:30 am. I know I will sign in, then be taken back for weight, blood pressure, temperature and blood work. They will access my port before the blood work so one stick and […]

I now have to wear a head cover. I tried a wig I bought online. Apparently that was NOT a good idea. It’s too large for my head. Every time I move my head it shifts and falls. In addition, I have had Halloween wigs that looked more lifelike than this wig. That’s what I […]

It has been 2 weeks and 2 days since my first chemo treatment. I finally feel better. Not quite at my normal energy level. Food taste is still an issue, but no nausea. The hair on the other hand… I took my truck for an oil change yesterday. The waiting room was standing room only […]

November 2, 2018 Today I had an appointment with Dr. Cheryl Jones and to do follow up blood tests following last week’s dismal results. Well, drum roll….. My while blood cell counts are back in the normal range. Its on the low end but its GREAT news. I still do not need to expose myself […]

October 28 – Nov 1 This has been a decent week. Nausea has been very minimal. Although I don’t eat a lot at once and there are many things I just cannot taste I have at more like a normal person this week. My energy levels have improved and I managed three full eight hour […]

October 30, 2018 My health insurance is from the healthcare.gov exchange because my boss had to cancel work insurance back when the laws changed and the rates for small businesses skyrocketed.  The exchange insurance isn’t great to begin with. The deductibles and coinsurance are high. The premiums are are high compared to what I had […]

I want to try to give back. I have had so many complete strangers open up to me about their cancer experiences. They have shared their advise on what they have learned may help get through it. I want to make some chemo care packages to take on my next chemo treatment. I would like […]

October 27, 2018 Since my first chemo treatment the side effects were a bit overwhelming. You see it on others and television but nothing really prepares you for when it is you. You think you are strong, you can power through but your body very quickly lets you know what your real limitations are. Today, […]

October 26, 2018 Today I went for lab work to check my blood levels since chemo 8 days ago. I started the day felling the best I have felt all week. By 2 pm I was starting to feel really tired but I was hoping it is just a natural response to the drizzling rain […]

Chemo was October 19, 2019 From then until October 27 I have felt like I was run over. They sent me home with meds for nausea. I take it every six hours. Eating has been a battle but I learned a few tricks I will share. Metal is a no no. I had my water […]

Cytoxan ® Generic Name: Cyclophosphamide Other Trade Name: Neosar® Cyclophosphamide is the generic name for the trade name drug Cytoxan or Neosar. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name Cytoxan or Neosar when referring to the generic drug name cyclophosphamide. Drug Type: Cyclophosphamide is an anti-cancer (“antineoplastic” or “cytotoxic”) chemotherapy drug. This medication is […]

  Ok, yes I am terrified. People get sick and die from chemotherapy. Isn’t this supposed to help me not die from cancer? This is a pretty screwed up system. Its a hard pill for me to swallow that we can clone animals, make artificial internal organs, so many medical advances… but chemo is still […]

Today I saw Dr. Woodyard. He examined my scars and the healing and said although I still have a small seroma it should be absorbed by my body with a little more time. He said it all looked great. (That’s a matter of personal opinion I guess) I am to return to him in six […]

October 16, 2018. 10:50 am. Its time to go see Dr. Jones and find out what my chemotherapy treatment will be. She has a good news bad news situation for me. I will do four chemo treatments, as it was removed before the size changed it to a Stage II. The bad part, I guess, […]

October 8, 1, 15 & 18 of 2018 Due to being too careful with my arm I now require physical therapy to get my range of motion back. There will be four visits plus twice a day HOMEWORK. Dang you get cancer and homework. Life really isn’t fair. Talking with my therapist I learned the […]