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Running on Dunkin’
To maintain mental health, once or twice a week I head to Starbucks or Dunkin’ or wherever to grab a coffee at the drive-thru. It gives me a break from the house and a chance to listen to NPR. And gives me a short break from the four walls of our house. Today, the coffee…
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Are we there yet?
Round three of four is tomorrow. Seriously ready to get this one under my belt and be 75% done with part 1 of chemo. The biggest side effect is fatigue so far. I am able to work a full day (maintains my sanity) and then limited energy the rest of the time. In the accomplishment…
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Sunday Funday
In an effort to make myself sit still this morning, I’m watching Goonies with the squad. It was a treat to have a week off from any medical appointments and hoping that my energy continues to improve before round three this Friday. Here’s to a relaxing and fun day for everyone! 😘
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Entering my Moira Rose phase
Adios, hair. As anticipated, my hair started falling out after the second treatment. Glass half full, it is really hot and I had a lot of hair so I will perhaps be a bit cooler this summer? The oncologist recommended a wig to help me feel a bit more comfortable when out and about, and…
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Halfway there.
Round two is in the books. Crossing my fingers I weather this one as well as the last. Luckily, no issues with finding the port today (a couple of misses at my blood draw last Friday 🫤) and I get a week off next week. Blood counts were good. 🥳 And in the absurdity of…
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Quick update
To say genetic testing came back and no markers for breast or ovarian cancer. While most of the doctors (and family, and friends) felt this was the likely outcome, it is nice to have confirmation. Gearing up for round 2 tomorrow and work has been a great distraction. This has been a good week so…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Stanley Cup
The Good: I am 75% done with the red devil and learned that my reaction to round one is a good predictor of my future reactions. Cross fingers and toes that fatigue is my biggest side effect. Also, one of the incisions for my port that was infected is finally clearing up. It’s been a…
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Just another Marvelous Monday
I am looking forward to logging into work and using my brain. Weekend was so much fun. We had beautiful weather and I was able to virtually participate in the Women’s Distance Festival with my pals Ashley, Pam, Baby M and the pups Holly and Tug. It’s one of my favorite events every year and…
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9.5/10
There is a lot of 9s and 5s this week. Today’s number is how the oncologist felt I tolerated my first treatment. As a type-A personality I will take it. 😁 It was my one week follow up and “off week” and today is one of my better days. My immune system is feeling the…
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Workin’ 9 to 5
Or, 8:00 to 4:30. Yesterday was back to work (from home) and I am so thankful. It was so nice to use my brain. Due to my immune system being shot to hell, I am fortunate to have an employer allowing me to work from home, and a job that can be done remotely. Feeling…
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