Strange News
The Summary
Friday, April 10, 2009
Sorry, I have neglected my blog. It is not because I don’t have stories to tell, it’s just as life
The Unexpected
Sunday, October 19, 2008
A couple of weeks ago I got something I was not suppose to, my cycle returned. Since having chemo
New hair
Monday, September 29, 2008
Well as treatments and doctors visits slow down so does my news! It’s been over three months now
A, B or C...cup =)
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Today I met with the plastic surgeon to discuss my options for reconstruction, should I decide to
Bones
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Today I had a full body bone scan, then a bone scan of just my hands followed by x-rays of my
After effects
Thursday, July 24, 2008
So far tamoxifen has been good to me. There have been no major side effects from the new drug. My
Québec
Friday, July 4, 2008
We stopped in Québec City on our way to Montréal! I had never been there before and it is a very
Those darn pills
Monday, June 30, 2008
I started taking the tamoxifen on June 23rd. Now one week later things aren’t to bad. I have been
Family, friends and darn cute kids
Saturday, June 14, 2008
What amazes me the most every time we go to Alberta is how the kids have grown and changed. One
In Big Sky Country
Thursday, June 12, 2008
As usual the visit to the west always goes by very quickly. I think I can get so much done and see
The Power of Friends
Friday, June 6, 2008
I can’t thank everyone enough for all of their support both near and far! Without my friends and
The Birthday
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Well June 4th is my birthday however today we flew to Alberta and my Mom had a cake ready to
Celebrations
Friday, May 30, 2008
To celebrate the end of my hospital treatments Marc and I, as well as a group of friends, all went
The road to recovery
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Everyday feels like borrowed time and because of that I plan on reaching every goal I set. The
Radiation - Day Thirty-One (the last day)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The last day of radiation! As much as I am happy to be finished I am sad that I won’t see the
Living...
Monday, May 26, 2008
It’s strange, radiation is coming to a close, however I really don’t feel like it is over. In
Radiation - Day Twenty-Nine
Monday, May 26, 2008
Today after radiation I met with my Chemo doctor and we discussed the next step, Tamoxifen. Marc
Radiation - Day Twenty-Six
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
I am almost at the finish line for radiation! The chart on the left is showing the depth that the
Radiation - Day Twenty-Two
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
After my regular radiation session the techs took some measurements to double check the plate that
The Trouble With Sleep
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Well it is late and I find I can’t sleep. Nothing new really. Sleep is getting more and more
Radiation - Day Twenty
Monday, May 12, 2008
Sometimes I find myself censoring what I write, trying to shelter everyone from the emotional side
Radiation - Day Nineteen
Friday, May 9, 2008
Friday was a great day at radiation! They drew a smily face on my chest and I didn’t notice it
Radiation - Day Sixteen
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
For the video above you may need to download quicktime.
The video is showing my daily routine of
Radiation - Day Thirteen
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
My eyelids are getting heavy earlier and earlier everyday. Sometimes I have to have a nap now. I
Radiation - Day Eight
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
I have had seven actual treatments of radiation and the discolouration of my skin has begun. Right
Radiation - Day Five
Friday, April 18, 2008
The treatments themselves are painless and goes by very quick. First I arrive at the hospital,
Radiation - Day Three
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Today was the second time I have been zapped! The machine is very noisy while you are getting
Radiation - Day One
Monday, April 14, 2008
Today was the first day of radiation. I didn’t actually get radiation though, two technicians took
Tamoxifen or NOT!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Alright I have to admit I have serious issues about taking tamoxifen for five years! The list of
Step Three
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The third step of my treatment is going to begin on April 14th, radiation therapy. It will be much
Radiation Markings
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Well today I had a CT scan so the doctor and technicians could place markers on my chest. These
Frozen ocean and eggs
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter in Cap Pelé with a lovely ocean view. It was cold however the food was hot and delicious!
Delays
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Delays in treatment sure are annoying! Radiation was pushed back so my flights to Alberta had to
A little trip to Halifax
Friday, February 29, 2008
We had a nice little get away to Halifax for Marc’s first Indie Pop Night there. We stayed at the
The List
Monday, February 25, 2008
Cancer, what is it? It’s a life altering experience. The one thing that has become very clear to
The ECMA’s
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Sunday was the big Gala and dinner for the 2008 East Coast Music Awards, Marc was nominated in two
Wigs???
Thursday, February 7, 2008
So the thing is once my cancer is all treated and I have a good head of hair, Marc and I will be
Sixth and Final Chemo
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Part two of my treatments are now complete - six rounds of chemo finished today! It feels so good!
The Hat Collection
Thursday, January 24, 2008
It’s so much fun getting all of these hats. I have so many that I still don’t think all of them
Loss of lashes
Thursday, January 24, 2008
I once had eye lashes. Their function has become very clear for me, they use to keep dust and dirt
Chemo - round five
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Chemo is close to over - only one more round to go. When we meet with my chemo doctor he was very
Healthy habits
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Healthy habits can be very hard to start. Sometimes it will take a life altering experience in
Food for thought
Monday, January 14, 2008
According to my research the foods that keep appearing at the top of the “good for you and great
Check up with the surgeon
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Today I met with my surgeon to see how my incisions have healed. Everything looks good however I
Resolutions
Sunday, January 6, 2008
The new years resolution . . .
that is always the question and so often we mean well and we
The Best Fricot! (free-co)
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Okay for everyone out west I will explain my most favourite french acadian dish, fricot! It is
The New Year
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Well I would love to say that I rang in the new year with a bang however that is not so. It was a
Chemo - round four
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Only two more rounds left to go and then radiation will begin. This new chemo drug that I have
Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24, 2007
The holidays snuck up pretty darn fast if you ask me, then again I have been a bit preoccupied
Counting Down
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
While others are counting down the days before Christmas I must admit I am only counting how many
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