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Medical/Life Update
I've not spent a lot of time on social media lately, and that's by design. I've put together a list of things to do, and doing them I am! So if I don't see your good or bad news, apologies.
On the chemo front, the neuropathy is starting in. The change in the weather hasn't helped. I always get cold hands/feet at this time of year, but nothing like this! I'm wearing fingerless gloves during ...
10/31/2025 10:02:00 PM
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Chemo Day Medical Update
It's mostly good. I say mostly, because the nausea really hit me this past week. The main issue is keeping track of which nausea pills I can take and when. I've mentioned the schizophrenia drug, which is prescribed off-label for chemo-induced nausea. I take that for four days of chemo week. Just took one. I have two other nausea drugs, one of which I can take on chemo days if I really need it. The other I can't take on chemo days.
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10/21/2025 9:18:42 PM
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More Medical and Life Updatery
Hey, it's time for an update!
I'm here to tell you that chemo brain is real. Between that and the anemia, I'm having quite the adventure. The good news is that my hemoglobin levels are right on the edge of being in normal range. Oh, and I'm also blonde, so there's THAT. ;-)
The nausea has also been a thing, but I'm getting that unde...
10/13/2025 9:03:39 PM
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Bowling With Chemo Brain
The oncologist said I could go ahead and bowl as long as I wore a mask.
So I did both.
On a 146 average: 151-160-150=461
I'll take that! I'm celebrating with a zero proof G&T. It ain't bad, and I do tire of all water, all the time.
10/8/2025 9:20:53 PM
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The Chemo Has Begun
Today was my first day of chemo. There was a massive delay as someone forgot to put my name in the queue for lab work, which come first. They've always been fast on the lab work, so I was concerned. I finally flagged down a phlebotomist and told her how long I'd been waiting. She did everything but impale herself on the dinner knife to get me in next and get my blood work done.
But this mean...
10/7/2025 9:30:05 PM
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Getting Crafty
Feeling better tonight. I might just be able to pop a Tylenol and be good with it.
I think I've found a craft that I can take with me to chemo. My problem: The crafts that I do require space. Or electricity. And/or heat. I don't think it would be a good idea to take my USB-powered soldering iron in. Or a laptop and prototype boards.
10/3/2025 8:10:30 PM
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Bring Back Telehealth!
Had a bad(ish) night and I am in some pain this morning. It's to be expected. I was given instructions on how to deal with the pain (stay ahead of it), and I intend to follow them. I was told to take a Tylenol when I got out of bed, and the pain is now down to a dull roar. This is all to be expected with this sort of procedure.
I will be taking it very easy today as I'm still a bit unsteady...
10/3/2025 9:02:19 AM
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Port Day, and Good News!
Medical update: It's been a busy, crazy day, but I shall not bury the lede.
I just got my PET scan results, and there is no cancer to be found! This is one time I'll take "unremarkable" a compliment.
Today was implant day. I was up early to get a light breakfast, which was allowed because the appointment was in the afternoon. ...
10/2/2025 9:05:51 PM
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Scheduling Mayhem!
Time for another episode of Medical Mayhem!
Actually, things are calming down. Not that my blood pressure agrees, but maybe after I get some sleep.
Let's cut to the chase, shall we? I have a port implantation scheduled. Sorta. First it was one day, then it was another, due to ever-shifting surgery schedules. It's not just the surge...
9/30/2025 9:03:02 PM
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More Medical Mayhem
Got up this morning, had a cup of coffee and my limited meds, started in on the water, and the phone went off. Turns out my PCP is not in today. Hey, she's good people and I've no doubt she's out for a good reason. Getting my appointment rescheduled among all the uncertainty was a challenge, but the office employee was patient and had a sense of humor about it.
All this was on top of anothe...
9/30/2025 8:50:39 AM
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