Last month (October 2025), I was trying to get my head around a girl’s trip to Canyon Ranch .  Canyon Ranch is one of those bougie wellness spas that people outside of our tax bracket go to.  Well, I have good friends that are in the tax bracket, and we had a girl’s trip planned!  I was hesitant to go, as I would be away from the comforts of my home.  There were a lot of things to consider – my meds, managing the fistula (see previous blog), my wig and hair situation, etc.  B

In my last blog, I said I didn't want to go in to the details of it. "It" is the rectal-vaginal fistula. Well, I'm ready to talk about it...

I’m ½ way through cycle 3, and am just waking up from the weekend; I think I spent Sat & Sun on the couch.  The days begin with high...

A couple months ago, in May 2025, I had a PET scan that showed some disease progression.  My doctor suggested putting me on a protocol...

Without a doubt, the best thing I did for myself was take the additional 6 months off work.  THANK goodness my doctor and Accenture were...

Over the last 2 months, I had been struggling with fatigue, “full-body arthritis”, and a shoulder problem.  I had gained about 10 lbs,...

I’ve had a month, and the new year, to ponder this question.  There’s been a lot to think about so this update is quite long.  It may...

That quote was from my boss, and I couldn’t agree more.  My PET/CT scan results came back with the conclusion of “positive response to...

I am almost done with my last cycle!  More specifically, I’m on week2, day5 of the 3 week cycle.  I get a PET/CT scan done at the end of...

When holidays like Thanksgiving come around, I’m always reminded about the OOO (out of office) message.  What do you put in your...

Do you remember what a sine wave is? A simplified definition is found here. Anyways, a sine wave has a pattern that repeats; the low...

I started Cycle4 last Thursday.  It’s been tough but manageable.  The extra week break was good for getting my head in the right place. ...

Cycle4 was supposed to start today (Thursday), but it’s been postponed to next week. Here’s why.  I was feeling stressed.  The side...

The chemo cycles are becoming more challenging.   As more cell-killing drugs are put into my body, my defenses are weakened and the side...

After 2 weeks of roaming around and being out and about, I’m back at my sister’s house for a few days.  Cycle3 started today and it’s...

I started cycle2, week2 last Friday (Sep14).  As of today, I’m doing well.  I wish I could have said that for the first week of this...

Cycle one is complete!  So far, so good.  I’ve been lucky.  The side effects were minimal and I’m still feeling strong.  Going into...

Cycle1, Week2, Day4.  All is well.  I’m feeling good.  The side effects have been minimal, just some sensitivity to eating and drinking...

…by the long list of side effects the nurses review with you prior to chemo.  It’s intimidating and scary.  It is a lot to think about...

Chemo Treatments: I am starting on Friday, August 17th. The general side effects of oxaliplatin are sensitivity to cold, numbness and/or...