Friday, November 24, 2006
Thanksgiving
At the beginning of the year, I used to look at big dates on the calendar (my wedding anniversary, or holidays like Thanksgiving) and wonder if my health would continue its upward trend and allow me to enjoy the good times ahead. So far, knock wood, so good. I'm finally feeling surplus energy; for so long, I had enough gas to get me through a work day at my low-stress job. Now, I'm able to go to work, go to the gym, and my evenings are more than just a snuggle with the DVR.
Sometimes I feel like I'm bobbing around in the wake of a huge boat that just ran my little happy dinghy down. I don't think that many people would guess that by looking at me now, almost a year out of active treatment, but it is true. There are so many things that I'm thankful for, for the miracle of Herceptin, for the internet that has informed my medical decisisions, and the friendships I've made through this wretched experience. But really, I'm thankful that most days, I feel illness retreating into the shadows, and a growing trust in the good days ahead.
Sometimes I feel like I'm bobbing around in the wake of a huge boat that just ran my little happy dinghy down. I don't think that many people would guess that by looking at me now, almost a year out of active treatment, but it is true. There are so many things that I'm thankful for, for the miracle of Herceptin, for the internet that has informed my medical decisisions, and the friendships I've made through this wretched experience. But really, I'm thankful that most days, I feel illness retreating into the shadows, and a growing trust in the good days ahead.
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Why?
I have no idea how to do what I'm doing, I'm just putting one foot in front of the other. There are a lot of wonderful writers out there who have captured the horrors of a cancer diagnosis, treatment, etc. I'm hoping this blog will attract other people who are grappling with life after cancer treatment, other people who are fingers-crossed cured and attempting to move on with their lives.
The backstory: I was diagnosed with cancer in April 2005. I was a happily married newlywed of 7 months and looking forward to starting a family. I completed active treatment in July 2006-- the path to a cure included two surgeries, 8 rounds of chemo, 6 weeks of radiation and a year of a miraculous wonder-drug called Herceptin.
The backstory: I was diagnosed with cancer in April 2005. I was a happily married newlywed of 7 months and looking forward to starting a family. I completed active treatment in July 2006-- the path to a cure included two surgeries, 8 rounds of chemo, 6 weeks of radiation and a year of a miraculous wonder-drug called Herceptin.
