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 …
Oncologist Appointment & PET Scan Results
On January 22nd, I had my latest PET Scan and received the results about a week later. The results showed a very slight improvement. The tumor by my clavicle was not visible so it might be gone, but we are not sure. The activity of my other tumors slowed down by .1 to .2, which …
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Consultation With My Surgeon & My 5th Biopsy
On Monday, December 11th, I had a consultation with my surgeon. Once I was checked in, my surgeon came into the exam room and asked me what was going on. I told him that I had my PET scan on October 31st, that my cancer had spread, and that my oncologist wanted to send out …
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5 Signs Your Bra Is Definitely Too Tight and How to Find Your Perfect Size
Written by Jody Amable on October 30, 2020 After I had my breast reconstruction surgery in November 2019, I had to go shopping for a few new bras. I came out of surgery with my chest being about one cup size smaller, from a D to a C. I had no idea what size bra to …
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Four Weeks on Afinitor
I am having varying side effects, such as nausea, headaches, abdominal pain, excessive thirst, dizziness, fatigue, decreased appetite, and weight loss. Of all of the side effects I am experiencing, it is my weight loss that concerns me the most. I have needed to lose the "last 20 lbs" for a while now, but I …
October 31st PET Scan Results
On Monday, the 6ᵗʰ, I saw My oncologist to get my PET scan results. I was not expecting good results because, for the last month, I have noticed a bump in my neck. When I turn my head, it pulls on that area, and it has been itching. As I suspected, I do have a …