The hair loss aspect of this journey started from hour one and is probably one of the most talked about topics with my fellow warriors I’ve met. During my meeting with the doctors, when they told me exactly what cancer we were dealing with, we went over the treatment plan…
Let’s try something new – let’s not start our conversations with “how are you feeling?” When you step back to think about it, most conversations with someone you see every so often don’t begin with “how are you feeling?”, right? For me it is more of a question I ask…
Round 6 is done! My treatment plan is officially complete. It’s still surreal because we went from 100mph and lots of little things to keep track of to almost nothing. My fingers are hurting quite a bit from neuropathy and my overall lack of strength, but here’s a bit of…
Having five rounds of five days to sit and think over things in the hospital has gotten me thinking: When you’re a patient, at least based on my experience, life is a lot like how I imagine it is for a pet puppy. I’ve spent many nights of insomnia with…
So happy to be off my infusion leash! 2/3 of the way through this whole F-ing regimen!! It was another uneventful hospital stay, and it included the end of one of the most emotional weeks I’ve had since diagnosis in May/June and then hair loss in early July. Getting to…
Warning! If you’re not ok with poop talk then move right along and skip this post. You’re about to get to know a side of me MOST people never hear about, but like the books says… “Everyone poops” A story about last Thursday: Round 3 of chemo for my PMBCL treatment…
Yesterday was my birthday and the past handful of days have been filled with the happiest of wishes, fun surprises, and the best company (near and far). Thanks to everyone for hanging out, for the kind gifts, and for taking the time to send over your bday wishes! I love…
I’m a huge nerd and I’m probably an even bigger foodie. It made my life yesterday when buzzfeed.com posted one of my food pics! I had to document it on here and get the recipe down. Food has been a big hobby for the past 5 years or so, and…