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The New Routine

MY CANCER JOURNEY Well, we are a month into treatment and we are finding our new normal.  Not a normal I ever wanted, but Paul and I both thrive in a structured and consistent environment so a “normal” is appreciated nonetheless.   My week now starts on a Tuesday. ...

Extreme Joy and Great Loss

MY CANCER JOURNEY Here we are…another week.   This week has been a bit odd for me.  I think my new reality is finally settling in so all the small things about treatment,  side effects, and my new schedule are now miniscule.  However, this past week was one...

Week One Down

MY CANCER JOURNEY I think we have all heard horror stories about chemo treatment.  Of course the hair loss, but also the nausea, upset tummy, potty issues, no appetite, the list goes on and on.  I had heard all of this too, and in fact, it was all warned by both my...

Here We Go

MY CANCER JOURNEY We got quite the surprise this past Monday! As you have read, chemotherapy had been put off a few times due to my reaction from my port surgery and waiting on insurance.  Last week, when I went into the surgeon’s office, the reaction was still...

Waiting Game

MY CANCER JOURNEY What Now? I ended my last blog in a sense of frustration with the medical system in America but also trying to be hopeful knowing that my God had a reason for putting up a road-block for me.  And I was right on both emotions! No need to waste more...

How Much?

MY CANCER JOURNEY New Plan… Well friends…we have had a hitch in our plans.  I was supposed to start chemo treatments today, but thanks to the racket of medical costs in the US, that is being pushed back one or maybe even two weeks…Possibly to next month....