Simplify. It’s a word that keeps popping into my mind (and when things pop into my mind, I feel compelled to share them on the Brookside Buzz!).
Cancer
Graduation!
I have had the honor of earning quite a few graduation certificates in my life (because I loooooove school!). I can honestly say that the one I received yesterday for graduating from breast cancer treatment means as much, if not more, than all of the others!
Resilience
My last Radiation treatment is a week from today. Wow. Absolutely remarkable that nearly 8 months have passed since my breast cancer diagnosis.
Everything related to FBC is far from over. However, every new day is another step in the right direction (Silver Lining)!
Big Day!
Today was a big day. A…R E A L L Y -B I G-D A Y for two reasons.
Why, you ask? Well, first of all, I had my eyebrows plucked and shaped! Secondly…
Freight Train of Fatigue
The freight train of fatigue from breast cancer radiation has taken up residence in my body. Why do x-rays to a small area of my body cause so much exhaustion, you ask? Well, let me tell you…
Fabulous Ferry and Lousy Lymphedema
As I continue on this breast cancer journey, for every downer, there are two Silver Linings. The nicest, most amazing things happen. When I need them the most. Every. Single. Day.
Radiation Reality
Today was day 1 of 25 Radiation Treatments for my breast cancer. Radiation is the third of three legs of this treatment stool. I am hopeful that that this stool will be a strong and solid foundation that will last for generations to come.
Radiation Rehearsal
Today is the day of my “dry run” of radiation for breast cancer. My nerves are on high alert; however, the Silver Linings continue to appear.
Gettin' Ready to Radiate!
Today, I officially entered the breast cancer radiation road. Unfortunately, it is a heavily trafficked road. The Silver Lining news is that I am being cared for by an extraordinary team…including a bolus!
The Road to Radiation
Now that my chemo is DONE and my port-a-cath is OUT, it’s time to begin the Road to Radiation. Silver Lining: this is the LAST part of my treatment regimen. Yippeeee-do!