Tag Archives: Chemo

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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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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Happy Happy Happy

Posted on July 2, 2014 by amyrose442012

What am I so happy about? It’s July!! July represents my fourth and last month of chemo. So excited to complete this phase. Yay for July!!

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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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Round 5 – Coming Up

Posted on June 6, 2014 by amyrose442012

I’m not going to sugar coat it. The first four rounds of chemo have been rough. The side effects have been similar to the ones I experienced while pregnant…only about 10 times worse and I actually lost weight. 10 pounds … 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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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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