Tag Archives: Breast Cancer

Going Dark

Posted on March 26, 2017 by amyrose442012

Such an ominous title. Luckily, it just means that I didn’t post for quite a while. I have been happily divorced for over a year. But, don’t worry, Scott has already remarried. That would be his fourth marriage. (Can you … Continue reading →

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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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Brave

Posted on December 10, 2014 by amyrose442012

After seven months of wearing one of my wigs every day to work, I finally decided to be brave and wear my own hair. I use the term “my own hair” loosely because the hair that is growing in is … 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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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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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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Round 6

Posted on June 20, 2014 by amyrose442012

Tomorrow is round 6. I feel like I’ve been on this journey for forever. Taxol hasn’t been nearly as bad as the AC rounds…so far anyway. I spoke to my breast cancer bestie who just finished her treatments last week … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on May 21, 2014 by amyrose442012

When I think of all the things people have done for me and my family since my diagnosis, tears well up in my eyes. We have been very blessed. My mom, siblings, aunts and cousins have been so supportive. My … Continue reading →

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Day 15

Posted on April 26, 2014 by amyrose442012

Sadly my hair started falling out today in handfuls. I actually have a lot of hair so you can’t see a dent in it yet…but it was very noticeable this morning when I washed my hair. I had infusion number … Continue reading →

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