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Daria

Edmonton, Canada
My cancer journey started at the age of 39 when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer.... Full Bio
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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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »
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 ... Read on »