Following chemotherapy I was so ready to be done with treatment. However, I did still have the targeted therapy (Herceptin injection) scheduled for every 3 weeks continuing through May. I also expected radiation therapy to be recommended. I was seriously considering declining radiation. However, after hearing the statistical chances of local recurrence with and without …
My first session of chemotherapy was June 16. My husband went with me to the cancer center. It started with pre-meds of Tylenol, Pepcid, IV Benadryl and steroids. The Benadryl made me crazy woozy. I couldn’t speak clearly. The pre-meds were followed by an infusion of Herceptin (the targeted therapy for the HER2 receptors) then …
On the morning of May 6, I went first to the Breast Center. My pastor and his wife met me and my husband for prayer in the parking lot. She brought me this verse card that she chose “by lot” from her supply of verse cards. The choice of Psalm 112:7 turned out to be …
The first surgeon I met with was the breast surgeon. She was very nice and explained all the options available to me. I could choose lumpectomy, single mastectomy, or double mastectomy. Wait? I thought this was a minor cancer, pre-cancer even. I can elect for a double mastectomy? The choice was completely up to me …
I was very confused and upset that the Breast Center thought I should repeat the biopsy. They did say they were waiving the fees for the first biopsy since it was done on the wrong area. I honestly had no desire to repeat the experience. I was still sore from the first one! I finally …
The past year has been different from what I anticipated. Last December I was scheduled for my final 6 month diagnostic mammogram. They had been following an area of concern for 2 years. Every single other mammogram had come back fine. But this time was different. This time after waiting for the all clear the …
I have mentioned that we have been involved in a homeschool co-op for the last 6 years of our homeschool. I have been so blessed by the experience and am so happy that we chose to join when we did. The friendships have been invaluable. However, that doesn’t mean that I don’t see the disadvantages …
Tips from a Lifelong Worrier Dealing with anxiety is a problem that everyone faces at some time in their lives, but it affects some people to a much greater degree. I am not a mental health professional, nor have I been officially diagnosed with anxiety. This post should not be viewed as medical advice. I …
This post was originally written 14 years ago, but I find that it still rings true. GASP!!! Could there be such a thing as too much planning? Who hasn’t heard the quote – He who fails to plan, plans to fail. I love to plan. I plan to plan. Homeschool planning is one of my …
What I Learned from Playing a Game Every Day for a Month I don’t remember where I got the idea. I think it was an aside in an article about goals for the New Year. But for some reason, I decided that I wanted to complete a daily game challenge in January. There were a …
