I wasn't going to write a post today.Usually by the time Tuesday rolls around, I've had a burst or two of inspiration and have at least an inking of an idea of what to say. But this week... …
The Long Road Home
I'm on the long road home.The long road home is knowing the worst is behind me, but that the most is in front of me. I am thrilled to be in remission as of two weeks ago, but still have nine …
On Softening to Pain
This will be a brief post because, well, I'm tired and outpatient chemo isn't the cakewalk I was hoping it would be (although I'll take it over being admitted to the hospital every 5 seconds any …
Really, Cancer? That’s All You Got?
From the beginning, there were so many signs that my cancer didn't have a chance.First, there was the rock-hard lymph node above my collarbone that disappeared with one night of steroids, even …
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I Don’t Want Any More Transfusions
Every time they tell me I need a transfusion, I start to cry.I understand why after the first one—after all, I made it through my first cycle without needing any. My hemoglobin and platelets …
I Feel.
I feel...Much better than I did after my last chemo cycle.I feel tired, but not bad.I feel really glad that using a smaller needle for the lumbar punctures spared me the headache.I …
