Dressing for Chemo

Part of my confidence has always come from the way I dress, i.e., the outside working with the inside to produce fortitude, energy and courage. I believe that fashion has a wonderful power to transform the way one sees and presents both your inner and outer self.  With that thought in mind, I chose my… Continue reading Dressing for Chemo

Chemotherapy 1st Cycle, Almost

This morning, I was the first patient this morning at the Santa Barbara Cancer Center. Bright and early. I was nervous, really, really nervous. At the reception desk, I was given a pink questionnaire (at least it’s my favorite color!) asking me about any symptoms I am currently experiencing. Apparently I will have to do this… Continue reading Chemotherapy 1st Cycle, Almost

Pre-Chemotherapy Testing

Chemotherapy begins on Monday, the 27th.  3 days. FFS (For F**k’s Sake). I’m feeling a little anxious.  Scared, I’m not.  I’m anxious about how my physical body is going to react to the medications. There are several things that I have done this week to prepare for my first dose of chemotherapy: #1. The first… Continue reading Pre-Chemotherapy Testing

Port-A-Cath Insertion: Follow-up

The Port-A-Cath Insertion went very smoothly.  A SL to the day! Let’s just say that with some good medication: Fentanyl (a potent narcotic analgesic) and Versed (to cause drowsiness, relieve anxiety, and prevent any memory of the event), we give the Brookside BUZZ a whole new meaning.  :–) After the procedure, The Husband even took… Continue reading Port-A-Cath Insertion: Follow-up