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Today I feel something.  The chemo is definitely settling in. The effects are subtle – but there.  I’m a little dizzy, light-headed, nauseous, slightly off-balance, my skin feels more sensitive and dry, I’m definitely tired.  But nothing major.  Just enough that I feel different – but still able to function.  While it’s tough being at…

Another day – another dose of chemo. Today’s medicine – Herceptin – was a breeze compared to yesterday.  I guess cuz Herceptin is actually a hormonal drug targeted specifically at my HER2 cells and not really a traditional chemotherapy treatment.  So no steroids today.  No benadryl. (thank god!)  And I was in & out in…

I made it through my first day of chemo!  Yay! I took this picture before I left for my appointment this morning.  Me in fighting stance.  Ready to kick some cancer ass!!  I woke up early today.  Did 30 mins on the elliptical machine…  A 15 minute meditation…  Ate a healthy breakfast.  I was ready…

A new year is upon us…  2012. Hubby and I are trying to rid ourselves of any negative energy from 2011 and make space for new beginnings, new hope, and positivity.  New Year’s Day we were busy little bees – cleaning the house, throwing out the old, sorting and settling all our medical bills (which…

The more doctors I meet with, the more confused I get. There are just so many variables to consider…  My relationship with the doctor, the reputation of the facility, the different treatment recommendations, access to cutting edge treatments, logistics and timing…  How do i prioritize? I went into my meeting in Columbus settled and sure…

I’ve been avoiding reading anything about stage IV metastatic breast cancer for fear of what I’ll see.  But in preparation for my appointment in Columbus tomorrow I felt the need to do a little research…  So online I went… The good thing is that when you have late stage cancer a million more treatment options…

Reality is sinking in…  I have Stage IV cancer. It doesn’t matter that i’m only 37 years old.  Or that I have a 2 year old daughter and husband who need me.  Or that I was just reaching the prime of my life – Finally ready to pursue my career as a social worker, filling…

So i met with my oncologist today and it appears my diagnosis has changed. To be honest, i’m a little confused about the whole situation.  What started out as simple, easy, curable, Stage IIB breast cancer only a month ago, now appears to be possibly Stage IV metastatic breast cancer!!??!!  It seems the PET scan…