Amy's Cancer Story

For the last few nights, I have wanted to update my blog but have been tired.  Right after my last chemo last Wednesday my energy level seemed to be higher than that of the last round.  But then going into the weekend, I got wiped out.    I just got up from a nap and feel […]

Today was better than the first round so far.  Due to the doctor being behind, we did not get out of there until after 3 pm.  I ask them to give me the benedryl slower and the nurse told me that she could cut the dose in half (and it is optional to even take […]

Normally, I do not read all forwarded emails but here is an encouraging one that I received today.  I would quote the author but there is none. “God’s Wings – A little something to put things in perspective… After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park , forest rangers Began their trek up a mountain to […]

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 […]

It was a tough day, yesterday.  I woke up in the morning and decided not to wash my hair knowing that I was attempting to get it cut.  I brushed it very little just to make it look as nice as possible and had to clean the brush out three times.  Hair was falling on […]

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 […]