Their bond extended beyond cancer they cried together, and celebrated every victory as a family. The sisterhood provided comfort in the darkest of times and helped each other embrace life's beauty with new appreciation....
Preparing for your first chemotherapy infusion can be overwhelming. I didn't know what to bring or where to start. There were of course the necessary items as directed by the doctor. I soon realized comfort items would be essential and getting though the difficult treatments. We have put together a list of common items to consider.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There is no need for any additional complications when a simple technique can greatly reduce the percentage of heart damage during breast cancer radiation
I never realized my hair was such a part of my identity until I lost it.I now had a new look, it was the “cancer” look and I didn’t like it,I didn’t like it at all……….
I dodged the many calls, texts, emails and messaging through social media. I didn’t want to talk about me, cancer and anything in between. I drifted into avoidance and depression. My life as I knew it was spinning out of control. People reached out and I ran the other way. I didn’t want pity or to deal with others emotions and I certainly didn’t want to tell my horrific story over and over again.
Once my team of doctors gave me a plan, I felt some relief. Now I knew how we were going to attack. I decided right then, and there I was beating this, and that was that…..
Aside from the daily tasks, I would also spend time caught in the mental game of regret, irritation and procrastination. Now how I spend my time and who I spend it with has become fiercely important to me……
I was regulated to baggy T-shirts, ugly blouses that hung loosely and a bra that looked more like my grandmothers than anything I had formerly worn myself
If there is ever a time in your life to be an advocate for yourself, this is it!!
Preparing for your first chemotherapy infusion can be overwhelming. I didn't know what to bring or where to start. There were of course the necessary items as directed by the doctor. I soon realized comfort items would be essential and getting though the difficult treatments. We have put together a list of common items to consider.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There is no need for any additional complications when a simple technique can greatly reduce the percentage of heart damage during breast cancer radiation
I never realized my hair was such a part of my identity until I lost it. I now had a new look, it was the “cancer” look and I didn’t like it, I didn’t like it at all……….
I dodged the many calls, texts, emails and messaging through social media. I didn’t want to talk about me, cancer and anything in between. I drifted into avoidance and depression. My life as I knew it was spinning out of control. People reached out and I ran the other way. I didn’t want pity or to deal with others emotions and I certainly didn’t want to tell my horrific story over and over again.
Once my team of doctors gave me a plan, I felt some relief. Now I knew how we were going to attack. I decided right then, and there I was beating this, and that was that…..
Aside from the daily tasks, I would also spend time caught in the mental game of regret, irritation and procrastination. Now how I spend my time and who I spend it with has become fiercely important to me……
I had mastered the art of taking care of everything and everyone. Then came the words that knocked me off my feet…….
I was regulated to baggy T-shirts, ugly blouses that hung loosely and a bra that looked more like my grandmothers than anything I had formerly worn myself
