February 2011
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Mammogram 02012011
Yup! It’s that time again. Chemotherapy ended in October and Radiation just ended a week ago and tomorrow, I’m scheduled for my annual mammogram of my LEFT breast.
Strange, when I made the appointment a few weeks ago, I thought nothing of it but in the last few days, anxiety hit me hard this passed weekend and I’m a nervous wreck right now.
My right side is SORE, it’s...
January 2011
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10 REASONS TO SMILE.
It makes you attractive.
It changes your mood.
It is contagious.
It relieves stress.
It boosts your immune system.
It lowers your blood pressure.
It releases endorphins, natural pain killers and serotonin - natural antidepressant.
It lifts the face and makes you look younger.
It makes you seem successful.
It helps you stay positive.
“Let no one come to you without leaving better and happier.”
– Mother Teresa
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Yikes! You have any suggestions for me?
To anybody who’s had RADIATION DUE TO BREAST CANCER…
Any helpful tips on healing? My skin has been so painfully sore the last few days and I’m so miserable.
I’ve been using 100% Aloe Vera Gel and Aquafor ointment too. I goop the stuff on but as far as discomfort goes, it doesn’t really relieve that.
I have to sleep with a pillow under my arm since it hurts against...
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Someone rings the doorbell:
rachelhkim:
itserwinrivera:
You’re just chillin watching tv and all of a sudden you’re like:
You just kinda sit there for a few seconds like:
Then you run to the door like:
You slowly look through the peep hole like:
And you see:
You’re like:
Because YOU KNOW he’s definitely about to be like:
After a good five minutes of:
He finally walks away like:
And you just stand...
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“I WANT TO LIVE LIFE MY WAY”
– not ruled by breast cancer
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I have a line of credit...
for 5 years with the Bank of Cancer. It will involve frequent visits with my oncologist, medication that might bring me yucky side effects, possible weight gain, achy joints. Each year will be a test that will see if the cancer is subsiding and each year I have to stress and continue to pray for a positive healthy outcome.
Today was my last Radiation treatment, my skin is so sore, especially in...
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AmpuTIT
I feel like an Amputee.
I have only ONE BREAST.
I started to realize that I am no longer of the same body that I was a year ago. The last few weeks have been of “acceptance” that I not only look different in my body, I AM DIFFERENT IN MY BODY.
I still FEEL me but with that includes new feelings and not all of it is good. I can see and I know that what I was is no longer who I am.
I hate...
Watchfcknbrittani:
250.000 multicoloured balls bouncing down the streets of San Francisco
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“i went to the hospital today and everything is just great:) Tristan moves, opens...”
– Tristan’s little sister’s FB Status Update Today.
“GREEN BAY PACKERS WON!! I can hear J-Hwa all the way here in California!”
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Rest In Peace Daria →
Blogs are a perfect place to unleash our heartfelt thoughts. Most times for me it’s to share my wit, my wisdom and my breast cancer journey.
We are part of a community that we support and pray in silence. We follow to educate or to compare “notes”.
Reality struck. Breast Cancer is not always easy. ANY CANCER is not easy.
This makes me very sad.
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“My radiated spot is itchier then a mo’fo!!! Ugh! 2 more Zaps and I’m...”
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WatchThe Perfect Wardrobe After My Mastectomy
After I had my surgery, I couldn’t wear a standard bra for several weeks.
I am what you now call a “AmpuTIT”.
So to distract your eye, I wore huge scarves, sweaters with interesting lapels or collars and bold print tunics. Currently as I go through radiation, they advise against underwire bras and my prosthetic, so I am relying on...
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Update on Tristan - January 17, 2011
Thank you God for blessing Tristan with another Good Day!
Hello Family and Friends back in The Bay,
Tristan is getting stronger everyday. He is still heavily sedated but it is also being reduced slowly as he shows signs of improvement and is resting comfortably.
Today during his afternoon visit, he lifted his arm and moved his shoulder when he heard his Mama’s voice. His Dad and...
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Update on Tristan - January 17, 2011
Thank you God for blessing Tristan with another Good Day!
Hello Family and Friends back in The Bay,
Tristan is getting stronger everyday. He is still heavily sedated but it is also being reduced slowly as he shows signs of improvement and is resting comfortably.
Today during his afternoon visit, he lifted his arm and moved his shoulder when he heard his Mama’s voice. His Dad and...
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