Hi everyone! I just looked at my blog, and I can't believe it has been a year since my last post. Then again, maybe I'm not surprised because the last year has been so difficult in so many ways that I couldn't bear to sit down and write a blog post. Every time I considered …
Oncologist Appointment
On Monday, I had my usual appointment with my oncologist but saw his PA instead because he was on vacation. I like his PA, so it isn't a problem when I need to see her instead of my oncologist. I am going in more often because my current medication is on a three-week schedule. I …
What to Ask Your Doctor About Breast Cancer
Written by Dee Holli — Updated on September 24, 2018 This is an excellent article with great questions to ask your oncologist after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Hearing "This is most likely breast cancer" were some of the worst words a doctor has ever said to me. My surgeon took one look at the ultrasound machine …
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Radiation Treatments 1 & 2
First, I want to let you know that I do not have any pain in the area where I have my radiation treatments. A lot of people assume that I have pain during and or after treatment and I do not. I do not have any burns or irritated skin either. According to my radiation …
Radiation Oncologist Appointments
Last Wednesday, April 5th, I had an appointment with my Radiation Oncologist. The office I go to had just been purchased by the hospital where my Medical Oncologist and Surgeon have their offices. Because of the purchase, I had to wait a bit and fill out all new paperwork, eight pages, before I could see …
It’s Been A While
I am sorry that I haven't updated in a while. I have had a lot going on, and at times, it has been overwhelming. I realized this morning that a year ago today, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. This past year has been up and down for me. A year after …