I don't know why its getting so much harder to write post chemo. Its not like cancer isn't a big part of my life now that chemo is done. I still have radiation which sucks the life out of me. The treatment isn't bad but the 80 minute drive is. I still have lymphedema and my pointing finger looks like a hotdog. I replaced my not-so-likeable oncologist with a likeable oncologist. The new treatment center is working around my schedule. I went to Philadelphia with my best friend to learn more about this disease that took over my life this past year. I learned that soy is bad for breast cancer patients and I have to stop eating tofu. I am finally getting some fuzz on my head. I got sad that I lost some lashes so I went to get some fake ones. Also sad that my eyebrows were gone so I bought some eyebrow shader thingy. Both were expensive and worthless because the boyfriend tells me I look better without either (fake lashes, not lashes; fake eyebrows, not eyebrows). I found out I have to take Tamoxifen. I was bugged by a little bump on my left boob scar, freaked out and thought it was another lump, but it's just the scar being a scar.
I wanna blame my brief hiatus on life. Now that chemo is done, I don't have the downtime to lounge while I hurt because I'm not hurting anymore. The only ranting I do is to the boyfriend (sorry!) and that pretty much stops when I lose his attention (damn you UFC!). I am back at work right after radiation, I am working hard to lose this "steroid weight" (7 lbs but i gained it back while celebrating in Vegas!), preparation to go back to school is starting and I have taken on moving because my used-to-be-welcoming mom is not so welcoming anymore. Plus Twilight Saga:New Moon came out a week ago and I'm just all over that. Life... so exhausting. So bad its almost making me wish I was back on chemo so I can rest again...
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Hey Cathy, stumbled upon your blog. Just got through the whole thing in one sitting. Stay strong. Keep fighting. Keep writing. We are thinking of you. xo
Hi Cathy,
I can understand your difficulties and pain through the blog post. The post chemo and the radiation treatment for it are always a terrible pain. I wish you come out of all those problems and stay healthy.
Cancer took my mother and now my sister. I refuse to think what the odds are - could not possibly be in my favor. I, like you, am chronicling my experiences to provide support to either the patient or the caregiver.
http://thoborneonangelswings.blogspot.com/2010/01/before-2008-ar-anno-relocation-to-west.html
You are truely blessed to have the strenght to carry on, I do know what you mean all the hospital visits the tests they all do take their toil I had grade 3 breast Cancer, had the test the day before Christmas and went away on holiday thinking I was a dead girl walking and this would be my last holiday. That was 2 years ago now. I read your story thank you for sharing, it gives hope to all, thought I had it bad but you made me see we are not alone. I had grade 3 breast cancer went through the Chemo badly collapsing twice then the op and rad. The treatments nearly killed me and I am still in pain all the time two years down the line. But in all the thick of it I visited a web site called www.healthwise-global.com read their stories and bought a CD which helped me every day that I listened to it. From time to time I still take it out when I feel low and it helps. I done the walk for life and will be doing it again this year. My way of saying thank you for still being here
Thanks you for sharing your story visit the web site see my story there
Jenny
good luck with your continued story
I am a survivor trying to figure out life after surgeries and chemo. Sometimes I feel like my brain short circuits and I can't focus on anything at all.
What I find helpful is to TRY and focus on the good in my life. And to be of service to others (takes the thoughts off of me). SO now I do lots of public speaking engagments.
I also pass on good news like this below:
I found a doctor who has pioneered a breakthrough reconstructive procedure. Dr. Roger Khouri at the Miami Breast Center.
This is worth sharing with anyone who needs to undergo reconstruction. Please see both links.
www.MiamiBreastCenter.com
http://cbs4.com/health/4.your.health.2.1496088.html
Breast Health and Healing has come up with the Breast Health GPS! This is a mammogram locator and will be an iPhone application dedicated to the Pink Virus Project. This GPS can be used to locate the nearest certified mammogram screening center, will have a link to the Theresa Quilt, a link to all the social networking sites, a link to the foundation, and a main page centering on the Pink Virus Project. Best of all, this application is completely free! It just came out yesterday. Please take advantage of it, especially since there is nothing of its kind out there.
The Breast Health GPS is very easy to use. An ITunes account is necessary. It can be downloaded through the App Store. It will allow you to look up medical facilities near your closest location and it has links to the website, the blog, and all other social networking sites promoting this organization. Please get this GPS; it may save your life.
Be strong.Never give up.Keep moving forward.
The month of October has been declared as the breast cancer awareness month, but the fight against this disease goes on all year. Its indeed Considered as one of the cruel diseases that are menacing the world. Learn how we offer Breast Cancer Support for patients and their families at breast cancer society. Also if you want to help us help them have a look into our various Breast Cancer Donation methods.
Hi Cathy,
My name is Joe Khoury, and I am the co-founder of LaceBuddy.com, with my cousin Mike.
We have started a business selling shoe charms online (We call them LaceBuddys, small rubber charms that can be attached to shoelaces, perfect for kids...we are releasing many designs and themes) but what we are most excited about is that we are featuring a Pink Ribbon Lace Buddy to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research. All profit from each Pink Ribbon purchase will go to 26.2 with Donna and currently working on affiliating with more organizations, and our goal is to raise 1 million dollars to battle this disease.
Our hope is to have runners and walkers participating in breast cancer awareness events proudly wearing Pink Ribbon Lace Buddys during their walk or run, knowing they are taking another small step toward finding a cure.
I have lost his mother to breast cancer when I was a child, my dad to pancreatic cancer, and my aunt that raised me is fighting the disease now. And Mike lost his grandmother last winter to breast cancer. We feel very strongly about fighting a disease that threatens to take away the important women in our lives.
Is it possible for you to mention our site and product on your blog?
Thank you so much for your support!
Joe & Mike, founders of LaceBuddy.com
http://lacebuddy.com/breastcancer
joe@lacebuddy.com
mike@lacebuddy.com
Help fund Dr. Tuohy's breast cancer vaccine! This vaccine may prevent the majority of future breast cancer cases. Thanks for the help!
http://breastcancerbydrruddy.com/2010/12/19/playing-with-fire-the-breast-cancer-vaccine/
Hi I also had breast cancer, but I was so afraid of the treatment I started looking around for other options, thats when i started to treat the cause of the cancer.
i also have a website, is it ok for me to post a link here
my name is Nicky Fox
http://cancerbreastcancer.com/
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