Jury Duty
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
Yesterday I received a juror summons in the mail. I’m going to request to be excused because I’m on active cancer treatment. I just don’t think my mind or body has the stamina ...
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Blood Work and Oncologist
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
My visit with the onc went really well today. Results from the blood work shows that my liver is stable. I showed her my fingers and she didn’t seem too concerned with them. S ...
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Sensitive Fingers
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
I had this picture taken of my hands over a week ago. You can see the tips of the fingers are a bit darkened, as though I’d been working in the garden. They are also a bit dry ...
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Quest for Hand Cream
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
I received a hand cream sample called ‘Udder Cream’ in my Xeloda kit. I found it to be really the best stuff I’ve tried, ever. The only problem is finding more before it runs ...
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Getting Some of the Old Me Back
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
It’s been about six and a half weeks since my last cycle with Taxotere and I’m showing more signs of improvement just about every day. For example, I can walk up the stairs i ...
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Shopping For Groceries
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
Yesterday D and I went grocery shopping which is quite an event because D has been doing it solo for a few months now. I just don’t have the energy to walk around. The reason ...
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Shopping For Groceries
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
Yesterday D and I went grocery shopping which is quite an event because D has been doing it solo for a few months now. I just don’t have the energy to walk around. The reason ...
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Yummy Polski Ogorki
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
Yesterday I craved pickles. I’ve been turned off those babies since I started chemo over a year ago but yesterday was the day. I pulled out a fresh jar and D and I struggled ...
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Yummy Polski Ogorki
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
Yesterday I craved pickles. I’ve been turned off those babies since I started chemo over a year ago but yesterday was the day. I pulled out a fresh jar and D and I struggled ...
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Website...Cancer View Canada
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
I’ve had a couple people send me the link to Cancer View Canada and I thought I’d share it with everyone. The website’s goal is to connect people to services, resources and in ...
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Website...Cancer View Canada
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
I’ve had a couple people send me the link to Cancer View Canada and I thought I’d share it with everyone. The website’s goal is to connect people to services, resources and in ...
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My First Public Wheelchair Ride
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
Yesterday we decided to hit Costco ... D phoned ahead to confirm they had wheel chairs, there’s no way I’d be strong enough to walk all those aisles. I’ve been very apprehensi ...
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My First Public Wheelchair Ride
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
Yesterday we decided to hit Costco ... D phoned ahead to confirm they had wheel chairs, there’s no way I’d be strong enough to walk all those aisles. I’ve been very apprehensi ...
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Stretch and Exercise
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
Since I started my foot exercises this week I decided to start doing stretches as well. I’ve been stretching my arms and legs and it’s paying off because today I was able to h ...
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Stretch and Exercise
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
Since I started my foot exercises this week I decided to start doing stretches as well. I’ve been stretching my arms and legs and it’s paying off because today I was able to h ...
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CDC ..Update For Cancer Patients
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
From the CDC website... To help prepare you for the flu this season, CDC answers some of your most important questions about special considerations for cancer patients and sur ...
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CDC ..Update For Cancer Patients
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
From the CDC website... To help prepare you for the flu this season, CDC answers some of your most important questions about special considerations for cancer patients and sur ...
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Exercises and School
by
Daria
Posted in: Blog Posts in Cancer
Yesterday I put together and started my exercise program for my feet. After doing some of the stretching exercise, I realise that my calves are extremely tight ... likely from ...
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