I have had several doctor's appointments over the last two months, seeing my oncologist twice, my surgeon, and having my annual mammogram done. On Monday, September 12th, I had my monthly oncologist appointment to chat with my doctor, check my blood, and get my Faslodex injections. As far as my bloodwork is concerned, it is …
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So a few days ago, I had my monthly oncologist appointment to chat with my doctor, have my blood checked, and get my Faslodex injections. I know that my doctor worries when his patients lose weight, so I was quick to tell him that my hubby and I have been doing Keto for the last …
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I had my first 3-month PET scan to check the progress of my tumors last Monday. As usual, I had what they call "scanxiety" from the day of my scan until today. "For people who have had a cancer diagnosis, undergoing imaging scans can lead to a variety of emotions. It is common to feel …
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Yesterday I had my first three-month PET Scan to see if the iBrance and Faslodex have made any progress in shrinking my tumors and preventing them from spreading. I was not nervous about having the scan done; unfortunately, I have had two of them before now. I am, however, anxious about the results, which I …
I was pretty wiped out when I got home from my appointment on Monday, so that's why I am just now updating you. Each appointment is usually about 2 hours long, from checking in to leaving, and depending on how I am feeling on that particular day, it can take a lot out of me. …
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I have had quite a few people reach out to me and ask me questions about my diagnosis of Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer and its meaning. I have also noticed that many people are keeping their distance from me, and just like the first time I had breast cancer, I am sure it is …
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