In some ways I was prepared for my chemotherapy. My mastectomy had been a breeze - I healed quickly and is was not nearly as bad as I anticipated. For chemo, my family planned to step in and had a round the clock schedule of care for me the week of treatment. The house was tidy. I finally … [Read more...] about What Chemo for Breast Cancer is Really Like: Round 1 & 2
My Upside Down Week Before Chemotherapy
T-minus one week until the big day....Chemo Day 1 is March 26! … [Read more...] about My Upside Down Week Before Chemotherapy
Mastectomy Surgery and Recovery: What it is really like
On February 20, 2018 I had a double mastectomy to treat invasive lobular breast cancer. My surgery involved immediate reconstruction, so it was an involved procedure. I spent one night in the hospital. Right now, I am almost 4 weeks out from surgery & I'm doing SO well! This is a BIG week … [Read more...] about Mastectomy Surgery and Recovery: What it is really like