I met with my oncologist last Monday, and the PET Scan results are not good. All of my tumors sped up their activity and grew just a tiny bit, but enough for my oncologist to determine that my medication wasn't working. That last medication I was on is not one he prefers, but it was …
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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Myths and Misconceptions About Metastatic Breast Cancer
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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I Have Cancer, Again
I received my biopsy results yesterday, and they were positive for cancer. My oncologist's office called me in the morning and scheduled an appointment right away for today to discuss our next steps. I was hoping that my oncologist could tell me what type of cancer I have today, but we do not have those …
How Do You Tell People That You Have Cancer?
Telling people that are close to me that I was diagnosed with breast cancer was a very personal and difficult decision. I am sure you are thinking that I am crazy for saying that and I would have agreed with you when I was first diagnosed, but I don't agree now. Why wouldn't a patient …
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Taxol #11
Mood: Accomplished 😁 I have been doing OK since my last treatment. As usual I am tired, weak and run down. No amount of sleep or rest is enough at this point. I am tired of being tired.... Treatment went well today and it was quicker than normal because my nurse didn't see that I …