by Kathy | Jun 26, 2013 | Coping, Radiation
During radiation, my biggest concern was whether or not my skin would be healed before I attended my son’s wedding. Unfortunately, that was not the case. I had what I have heard called a “wet reaction.” The skin on my chest and under my armpit...
by Kathy | Jun 14, 2013 | Coping, Radiation
As I left radiation on my last day, I stopped at the grocery store to pick up a few things. Just inside the door was a large stand of ripe watermelons. Hmmm, I think. Wouldn’t that be fun to blow up? So I grab one (and two more just for the fun of it) and put...
by Kathy | Jun 13, 2013 | Treatment/Chemo
I entered Phase III of chemo back in April. Because it overlapped with radiation, I decided to wait until now to explain what it entails. Phase III of my infusions is a single drug called Herceptin. It is given every three weeks through my port like my other chemo...
by Kathy | Jun 11, 2013 | Coping, Radiation
Prior to starting radiation, I heard a lot about the fatigue you get towards the end of treatment. That confused me. I understand why you can get fatigued with chemo therapy. After all, they are putting lots of toxins in you that can lower your blood counts. But...
by Kathy | Jun 6, 2013 | Hair
Last Friday, I had both chemo and radiation. Everyone asked what big plans I had for the weekend. My reply was the same, “Getting a haircut.” They all died laughing. Little did they know I was serious. Gene was scheduled for his regular haircut with...
