Category Archives: Cancer

Conflicted

Posted on March 16, 2015 by amyrose442012

Today is the last day to sign up for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Salt Lake City for $25. Tomorrow it’s $35. I’ve been invited by two good friends to join their teams. The question is…should … Continue reading →

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When It Rains, It Pours

Posted on November 2, 2014 by amyrose442012

I have been trying to stay optimistic throughout this year of many obstacles and trials, but this month has pushed me to my limits. I have dealt with many stresses this month. Send good juju…I could use it right now. … Continue reading →

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Final Radiation

Posted on October 4, 2014 by amyrose442012

I am excited to report that on Monday, I completed my 25th and final radiation treatment. Throughout most of the treatments, three areas were treated. For the 24th and 25th treatments, they only radiated two areas. I received 5,000 centigray’s … Continue reading →

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Hair – It Returns

Posted on September 23, 2014 by amyrose442012

Well, hello there eyelashes. Oh how I’ve missed you. You’ve been gone so long. It’s so nice to see you again. 🙂 My eyelashes are almost back. The bottom lashes are fully grown and the top lashes are about half … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins…

Posted on September 3, 2014 by amyrose442012

As previously mentioned, on Friday, August 22nd, I had what they call a “dry run” radiation session. This means that I went into the radiation room and they lined me up to the machine based on the scans, x-rays and … Continue reading →

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Radiation Therapy

Posted on August 22, 2014 by amyrose442012

Here is a summary of what radiation will be like for me. Continue reading →

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Peach Fuzz

Posted on August 19, 2014 by amyrose442012

It’s a good thing it’s peach season ’cause I’ve got the hair for it. Bwahahahaha. And…that’s why I’m an auditor and not a comedian. 🙂 Seriously, though, I’m super grateful to have hair coming in. It originally looked white but … Continue reading →

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Port Removal

Posted on August 8, 2014 by amyrose442012

I’m happy to report that I had my port removed on July 25th. It was an annoying little thing but it saved my veins. Sadly, without a port, the chemotherapy would have ruined many of my veins. I’m glad that … Continue reading →

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The Light at the End of the Chemo Tunnel

Posted on July 17, 2014 by amyrose442012

It’s here!! Just two days away!! I can finally see it!! My final chemo transfusion. Only one more bout of pain. Yippy!! So excited. This journey began in February and it’s been a long five months. But, it’s not over … Continue reading →

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Round 7 Recovery

Posted on July 8, 2014 by amyrose442012

So, I’m recovering from round 7. I know I’ve briefly explained the side effects of Taxol but I thought I would elaborate a little more since I’m in the midst of it. After the treatment, I am very weary, not … Continue reading →

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