Tag Archives: Breast Cancer

My First Chemo “Infusion”

Posted on April 24, 2014 by amyrose442012

Friday, April 11, 2014 My first chemo “infusion” as they say sucked. There is not a nice word for it. The AC regimen I will be on through May is rough. My thoughts are this: never ever ever have them … Continue reading →

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Chemo Class and Wig Shopping

Posted on April 6, 2014 by amyrose442012

This week was actually kind of fun. A had three cancer related activities: 1) Chemo Class, 2) another breast expansion and 3) wig shopping. I was a little nervous to go to chemo class. I was going by myself and … Continue reading →

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Decisions Decisions Decisions

Posted on March 31, 2014 by amyrose442012

Monday’s dentist appointment was good. They said that a lot of cancer patients deal with dry mouth issues which can cause cavities and gave me some samples of biotene to help. They also said that ACT fluoride rinse would help … Continue reading →

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Feeling Better

Posted on March 23, 2014 by amyrose442012

On Monday, March 17th, the medical assistant for my plastic surgeon took out the final drain. It hurt for a second but then I felt relief. Plus the location where the drain went in stopped itching. THAT was a good … Continue reading →

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Treatments Plan

Posted on March 16, 2014 by amyrose442012

On Wednesday of this week, I saw the plastic surgeon who removed one of my drains (yay!!) and then gave my expander 30 cc’s. He said the skin was healing really well considering all the bruising I had from the … Continue reading →

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Stage 2

Posted on March 12, 2014 by amyrose442012

So, it’s official. I have stage two breast cancer. It could definitely be worse, right? I’m counting my blessings. 🙂 The largest lump is 3 cm x 2.2 cm x 2 cm. The cancer had spread to the sentinel lymph … Continue reading →

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Tick Tock

Posted on March 3, 2014 by amyrose442012

Surgery day is coming quickly. I’m stressed and anxious. I am stressed because there is so much to do before I’m out-of-commission for the next 7 to 10 days. I’m anxious about the surgery and the permanent change to my … Continue reading →

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The New Plan

Posted on February 25, 2014 by amyrose442012

Ok, so it’s a short term plan, but it’s a plan none-the-less and will get me through the next week or so. Today, I met with the plastic surgeon who will be doing the reconstructive portion of my surgery. He … Continue reading →

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Summing Up the Weekend

Posted on February 19, 2014 by amyrose442012

Valentine’s Day 2014 This year we celebrated Valentine’s Day with an MRI. Super special, right? At least I went in feet first, laying on my stomach. I just closed my eyes and pretended that I was at a beach somewhere … Continue reading →

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Telling my Husband

Posted on February 16, 2014 by amyrose442012

Wednesday, February 12 (part 2) I Googled the new disease I have and then called my husband to give him the news. He works a swing shift and we only see each other on the weekends. We talked about how … Continue reading →

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