Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): We are approaching chemo number nine this week! I have a follow up appointment at the dermatologist office Wednesday to check up on my chemo rashes. They are doing a lot better, but I do not recommend putting steroid cream on without gloves.…

Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): I had my first breast reconstruction consultation in Spokane on Friday. The doctor took some very unattractive nudes of me in an awful black paper thong for my records. Looks like I will be able to maintain a similar breast size to my…

Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Today is full of milestones! Today was chemo number eight. We have EIGHT chemos left! We are at the halfway point! Today was also the last chemo of my 20s. I brought in some cupcakes to celebrate my birthday early, to celebrate Pride…

Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Today marks 100 days since my diagnosis. A lot can happen in 100 days and a lot has happened. And a lot more is going to happen in 100 more days! I am shook I am still alive! Speaking of being alive, I…

Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Whew! I took the whole weekend to just kind of… be. I spent large chunks of my time recovering from chemo which involved many naps, but also trying to find pieces of myself. I am only a short three days away from chemo…

Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Chemo number seven is in the books! We have nine chemo treatments left, assuming all goes to plan. I am not sure what factors could screw up this plan, but I just have to throw that information out there just in case something…

Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Chemo number seven is two days away! I am feeling pretty great today. It seems my new pattern might be a dip in energy Friday through Sunday and then I start to pickup. The dip is not nearly as dippy as the red…

Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): I am three days post chemo treatment. We are approaching chemo round seven this Thursday! My neuropathy is pretty annoying in my finger tips. Typing this blog post is hard to do. I literally used a pair of scissors today to help me…

Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): Welcome to chemo number six! We are just a mere 10 chemos away from the finish line! That is still 10 weeks but hey, we are almost into single digits! I do have a major correction to make. The new platinum-based chemo I…

Fast facts (if you don’t have time to read the full post): I ordered 100 additional “Fuck cancer! Enjoy rainbows!” stickers and they are finally on their way! If you’ve been wanting more, I will have more soon. Tomorrow is chemo number six! I have my labs at 7:30 am and start chemo by like…