Radiation Roundup: A Photographic Journey of Radiation Burns
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Here is my photographic journey of radiation burns from breast cancer treatments. Radiation started July 10 Radiation ended Aug 19 All of...
My First Radiation Appointment for Breast Cancer
July 11, 2014 Journal Dump #040 It's official. I've been radiated. My first 2 appointments are under my belt...only 28 to go. I was...
Radiation Mapping - The First Step in Radiotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer
July 8, 2014 Journal Dump #039 It has been 8 months and 7 days since I was told that I had breast cancer. I have had a double...
Navigating Anxiety: A Raw Reflection 5 Days After my first Taxol Chemo Treatment
April 1, 2014 Journal Dump #022 Typically, I wait to post a written blog until a week or two after the fact - no matter what the event...
Emotional Well-Being & Depression during Chemotherapy
March 30, 2014 Journal Dump #020 While enduring the treatment of chemotherapy, the physical symptoms are a given. Search any website and...
To Wear the Wig or Not
March 11, 2014 Journal Dump #019 I have said this before and I will say it again, I am so thankful that it is the winter season. While...
Chemo #3 - Darkness Before The Dawn
March 5, 2014 Journal Dump #018 So in my continued attempt to remain positive, which takes great effort these days, I will say that...
Losing Your Hair During Chemo for Breast Cancer
Feb 26, 2014 Journal Dump #017 So if you read my last post, you know that my hair began to fall out in clumps on day #15 after my first...
My Breast Cancer Timeline of Treatments
My breast cancer timeline: Oct 17 - Found a lump Oct 24 - Mammogram, ultrasound Oct 31 - MRI, biopsy, confirmed breast cancer Nov 6 - Dr...
What to Expect During Your First AC Chemo Treatment for Breast Cancer
February 15, 2014 Journal Dump #016 My combination of chemotherapy will include: AC → T: doxorubicin (Adriamycin) and cyclophosphamide...
Free Inspirational Breast Cancer Phone Wallpaper
I am a graphic designer. I love to design pretty things. I also love to inspire and bring people smiles and laughs! Here is an...
Chemo Port Surgery for Breast Cancer Treatment
January 2, 2013 Journal Dump #014 WOW what a week! Today is Thursday and I am completely exhausted! But the good news is that I am...
I Will Be Forever Known as the Girl with Cancer
December 27, 2013 Journal Dump #013 The stress of the holidays is over and I can return to putting my focus on recovery. Like many...
Life After Bilateral Mastectomy: Coping with Post-Surgery Challenges and Embracing Small Victories
December 20, 2013 Journal Dump #012 Today, it has been 11 days since my surgery (bilateral mastectomy). It’s 6:35am and I woke up about...
Drains After a Mastectomy
December 15, 2013 Journal Dump #011 After my bilateral mastectomy, 4 drains were installed, 2 on each side. They don't hurt but they are...
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