Yesterday I went to the radiation oncology clinic to prepare for radiation therapy for breast cancer. To set the scene: I had my last chemo infusion two weeks before, and am still having side effects from that, as well as symptoms from a sinus infection and side effects from the antibiotic I’ve been taking for… Continue reading Radiation Prep: More to Look Forward To
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Chemo Done!
…but the effects will be with me for quite a while. My first chemo infusion took place on January 29th, 2015. The regimen I was on was AC+T. Altogether, I had: four rounds of adriamycin (doxorubicin) and cytoxan, every two weeks twelve rounds of taxol, every week (low dose) Each infusion was preceded by lab work… Continue reading Chemo Done!
Hair
So… about hair. Turned out that the anticipation of losing it was much worse than actually losing it. Before even starting chemo, I went to a shop selling wigs, hats, and prostheses for cancer patients. They advised me to try on wigs then, because, even before hair loss begins, your scalp gets so sensitive that you… Continue reading Hair
Preparing for Chemo
It somehow works out in my life that, no matter what kind of crisis I’m experiencing, I have expert advice available among my circle of friends. One such is Shridar Ganesan, who became a friend long ago when he married Mithu, whom I’ve known since our study abroad year in Benares, even longer ago. Shridar is a physician… Continue reading Preparing for Chemo
Empathy Cards by Emily McDowell
At a loss for words when someone in your life has a serious illness? Yes, I know – it’s really hard for both parties. These cards express some of the best, most honest and loving reactions I’ve seen yet. You might also like: The Verdict Talking About Cancer