As I approach my last chemo on Thursday, I'm looking back on this breast cancer path as it has been thus far. Last summer, my intuition told me I was dealing with something more than a typical cyst in my breast. But my rational mind convinced me otherwise. I had a feeling in June that … Continue reading My intuition told me it was cancer
Month: January 2012
The End of the Litany of Chemo Side Effects Draws Near
A nosebleed this morning welcomed me to my day. Just one of the many chemo side effects I've experienced on this breast cancer healing journey. My last chemo is scheduled for Thursday, and though I do not look forward to this last round of side effects, I do look forward to no more chemo. The … Continue reading The End of the Litany of Chemo Side Effects Draws Near
Acupuncture and chemo
After my morning chemo treatment on Thursday, I went to be acupunctured for the first time ever. It was the gift of a dear friend. I'd read that acupuncture can help with chemo side effects, so I didn't hesitate in saying yes to the offer. Yes, acupuncture involves needles (thus the "puncture" part), and I … Continue reading Acupuncture and chemo
If I’m feeling better, it must be time for another chemo treatment
In this breast cancer chemotherapy cycle, when I start to feel better that means another chemo treatment is imminent. As in tomorrow. Today I'm not achy and can actually taste food (somewhat) without a chemical taste in my mouth and don't have mouth sores and don't feel generally rotten. Tomorrow morning all of that will … Continue reading If I’m feeling better, it must be time for another chemo treatment
Asking for help. . . & re- words
Through this breast cancer journey, I'm seeing how hard it is for me to ask for help. I'm getting better, but I still struggle. A part of that is a fear of rejection. That I'll say, "Will you do this for me?" and the answer will be, "Sorry, I can't." And then what do I … Continue reading Asking for help. . . & re- words
Prednisone-induced ramblings
I had the second Taxotere chemo infusion yesterday, and the prednisone that came with it kept me up last night and has me eating voraciously. I don't know how long it will last. Such is the cancer-treatment roller coaster. I was discouraged and resentful on Wednesday, did well with the treatment yesterday and had a … Continue reading Prednisone-induced ramblings
Janus and another chemo treatment
"Suffering has a noble purpose: the evolution of consciousness and the burning up of the ego." Eckhart Tolle Today has been a day of discouragement and resentment for me. I'd hoped to enjoy today, the day before another round of chemo, but instead I found myself mired in negative emotions. My mind understands that having … Continue reading Janus and another chemo treatment
Books that expanded me in 2011
Though this post isn't in completely in keeping with my health update posts, it feels appropriate for me to look back at the books that sustained me in the last calendar year. Even before my breast cancer diagnosis, my reading has mostly been in the realm of the spiritual. Here are some of the books … Continue reading Books that expanded me in 2011
eddies and currents 