Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment

Complementary Therapies During Chemotherapy

Complementary Therapies During Chemotherapy Two days out from round two of intravenous TAC (Taxotere, Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamide) Chemotherapy. And I have a cold.  OY. I sure could use just a little break.  Even a teeny tiny one.  I know that Silver Linings are lurking.  Come on out, wherever you are! Oh, here’s one:  I’m officially 1/3… Continue reading Complementary Therapies During Chemotherapy

Breast Cancer Chemotherapy – 2nd Round

Breast Cancer Chemotherapy – 2nd Round Good Morning, Chemo.  Let’s go kick some FBC tush!  …and one small favor: could you avoid nearly destroying me this time? This is my 2nd of 6 doses, meaning that I’m 1/3 of the way there.  About my highest capacity for math, but I’ll take it! As you may… Continue reading Breast Cancer Chemotherapy – 2nd Round

A Very (Un)Hairy Situation: Losing Hair After Chemo

Losing Hair After Chemo Because I seem to be the poster child for chemo side effects (i.e., ALL of them), it didn’t come as a complete shock to me that hair loss was next on the list. The second (or maybe the third or fourth) shoe has dropped… For the past 3+ years, I have… Continue reading A Very (Un)Hairy Situation: Losing Hair After Chemo

Mouth Mishegoss

Next up:  Mucositis, a/k/a Mouth F-bomb Sores. I’m not kidding.  I wish I were, but I’m not.  Three months ago, even if I had tried really, really hard, I couldn’t have made up all of this S**T (pun intended and unintended). In case you are unfamiliar (why on earth WOULD you be familiar?), let me… Continue reading Mouth Mishegoss

Globe-Trotting FBC

This time yesterday, I was running (actually more like crawling) around the neighborhoods of Los Angeles looking for bathrooms, lavatories, powder rooms, restrooms, toilets, salle de bains, washrooms, and water closets.  My only requirement:  a solid flush. I was NOT picky. Last night, I spent the entire night on the floor of the hotel bathroom….did I mention that time and location… Continue reading Globe-Trotting FBC

Commodes I Have Known

Today, The Husband and I are in LA for an appointment with my plastic surgeon (lady lumps still looking good, by the way!) and to do some FBC errands.  Sounds nice, right? A little sleepover getaway. Could it possibly be that easy breezy?  Naaaaaaaah.  Not a chance. As you all may remember (or willfully  have… Continue reading Commodes I Have Known

Brookside Scheduling and Testing

Many people have asked questions about the timing of my chemo schedule and testing (thanks for caring and being interested!). So, I thought I’d lay it out for you to show you exactly what the plan is. May I diverge for a minute? Speaking of schedules (and schedule-keeping), I have to confess that the last… Continue reading Brookside Scheduling and Testing

Brookside Middle-of-the Night Musings

Thanks to Decadron, I am up again in the middle of the night (again) and I thought I’d offload some of the random musings in my nutty-spinning-mushy-feeling brain. As you may recall, Decadron is used: To treat or prevent (potential) allergic reactions to chemotherapy. To treat nausea and vomiting associated with some chemotherapy drugs. To… Continue reading Brookside Middle-of-the Night Musings