Amy's Cancer Story

Tomorrow is my second round of chemo.  I usually get a little antsy but sure it will be fine.  I am going to ask the nurse to give me the benadryl slower even if it takes longer.   I can’t handle that rush. In addition to local family and friends, I have received many messages from […]

Having a sore head was becoming quite a problem.  My head coverings were pulling on my hair and it was sore.  Due to my schedule, I did not get over to see Donna to finish off my hair and she was not available until Tuesday morning.  I could not wait that long, it was bad.  […]

Today my head was driving me crazy. It is so sore. I wore a hat today to my son’s wrestling match. I kept rubbing it and itiching it, hoping not to be to distracting. I think it is time to just go get it shaved. When I wear something on my head it just pulls […]

Today is the day I noticed more than normal hair coming out after my shower this morning.  Last time, I noticed my hair starting to fall out by two weeks after my first chemo.  The doctor said I should have it for a few weeks but it is not looking good.   It will be two […]

Today I had enough energy and showed a house to a sweet old lady and her daughter.  When I had gotten to the showing, some flurries were coming down.  Then I headed down to Fox Chapel for blood work.  Snow still not sticking.  I am happy to report that my platelets and white cell blood […]

Another side effect of chemo is acne.  Just what I need – but really that is, of course, the least of my worries.  So I will deal with it.  I really hope it does not hang around the whole time.  I am trying to increase washing my face to 2-3 times a day and use […]

Sunday and Monday were challenging days due to severe stomach acid (which is normal for my drug program).  I did not realize how bad it would get and did not eat properly.  I had not cut back on acidic foods such as fruits and juices and some spicy foods.  I increased them, trying to a […]

The American Cancer Society offers a lot programs for cancer patients.  One thing that I learned back when I had cancer last time was the chapter in the Pittsburgh area offered a program to help cancer patients with some expenses.  The chapter also offered help with wigs.  A cancer patient could receive a voucher for […]

Today ended up being the day that chemo started.  Dr. Ellis also told me that the results from my Pet-CT scan were all clear.  Thank God. What a blessing.   I was a very nervous about that one.  He went over the drugs that I will need to take and explained everything.  He said that […]

After, my chemo was completed the first time in July 2006, I went to the dentist to get my cleaning.  So to my disappointment, I had my first cavity.  I was shocked and kind of a little upset.  I always took very good care of my teeth.  But then I thought to myself, ” hey […]