Today, day one post breast cancer chemotherapy, I have to tell you is a tough, tough day. I just feel F-Bomb rotten. Thanks to the Decadron, when I looked in the mirror this morning, my face was so red & flushed that I look like I spent the day on the beach in Boca (in… Continue reading Day One Post Breast Cancer Chemotherapy
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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, Round 2
This morning is a new day. The sun is shining. Time for Chemotherapy 1st Cycle, Round 2. Today is going to be a good day! I just know it… After my trial run yesterday, I woke up feeling so much more calm and confident this morning. Here is how this morning is going…writing to you… Continue reading Chemotherapy 1st Cycle, Round 2
Brookside Loves "The King's Speech"
To get me out of my steroid-enhanced-hilacious day, The Husband and I went to see “The King’s Speech”. All I can say is WOW. Absolutely incredible. Certainly the epitome of a SL (silver lining) message that I needed so desperately today. The period set decoration and costumes are immaculately spot-on. The cinematography? Beyond. It definitely… Continue reading Brookside Loves "The King's Speech"
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
Chemotherapy and its Side Effects
Tomorrow is the first day of chemotherapy. WTF? Did I really just write that? Really? Seems so surreal. Two messages from friends keep going through my mind: We. Can. Do. This. All you have to do is B R E A T H E. I’ll take the liberty (because I can) of adding: Focus on… Continue reading Chemotherapy and its Side Effects
Silver Lining Seeking Attitude
A dear friend sent this quote to me. She happens to be going through an incredibly difficult and very sad time right now. We are ALL given challenges in this life that, at times, some seem insurmountable. We have specific choices about how we can handle the inevitable adversity in life. I choose positive. Where… Continue reading Silver Lining Seeking Attitude
Merry Merry
Dear Friends, I can’t think of a better time to thank each and every one of you for taking time out of your day to read BrooksideBuzz. Writing this blog has become part of my new life. I love and appreciate your comments. Google Analytics tells me that BrooksideBuzz has been visited over 8000 times… Continue reading Merry Merry
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
Brookside Movies: The Black Swan
The Husband and I went to see The Black Swan tonight. Date night. Been a long, long time since we have been to a movie. The film was an intense psychological thriller….at least that’s what it felt like to me. Natalie Portman was disturbingly brilliant. I did mention disturbing, right? She was also gorgeous and… Continue reading Brookside Movies: The Black Swan