SINCE FINDING A LUMP IN MY BREAST ON JANUARY 2, 2011:
I HAVE HAD: 33 radiation treatments
14 chemo treatments (love the nurses at Arizona Onchology)
20 blood draws
26 doctor appts (besides chemo dates)
3 iv’s for nausea
4 injections to enhance white blood cell production
3 surgeries
2 CT scans
1 pet scan
2 MRI’s
1 mamogram
1 ultrasound
1 biopsy
1 EKG
1 echocardiogram
2 injections of radioactive dye
1 genetics test (was negative - yipee!)
I’VE EXPERIENCED: nausea, rash on arms and hands, loss of hair, eyebrows and eyelashes
neuropathy in hands and feet, loss of some fingernails, dry eyes, mouth and nose, sores in mouth and nose, nasty taste in mouth and all food tasted bad, FATIGUE, and achy joints and muscles.
I missed 30 ½ days of work - 18 of those without pay
BUT....... I’ve also received LOTS of love, hugs, kisses and prayers on my behalf; flowers; meals; cards; letters; phone calls; e-mails; pink breast cancer clothing and jewelry; "pink party"; beautiful quilt made for me by friends; foot rubs; cute knited hats to cover my cold, bald head; and words of encouragement.
I’VE GAINED a deeper appreciation for life, love and relationships; new friends; new perspective; more strength and confidence in my ability to deal with tough things; and a closer relationship with my Heavenly Father and my Savior, Jesus Christ.
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