In 2008 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Here’s a list of all the articles I wrote while on that journey. Unfortunately, they teeter off as I went through my Oopharectomy, Mastectomy and Reconstruction, but feel free to ask if you have questions about that process.
Leaving Soon
Leaving soon. Pretty calm. I'm starving though ;). See you all later.
I’m Home
Well, that wasn't so bad. The surgeon, Dr. M, ran a little late but they took me in a bit [...]
Lumpectomy
Warning, right off the bat – I’m not cushioning stuff in here – I don’t think it gets too disgusting [...]
Nothing Yet
The doctor thought we'd get the full pathology today but so far no call from her office. Hoping she just [...]
Oxycodone
Oooh, I just took my pain meds, which is the generic form of percaset or oxy-coton or something. I've just [...]
Yipee!
Got all of the tumor and the lymph nodes are negative (that's the good one)! I'll get the full report [...]