Amy's Cancer Story

I am home now from chemo. I do not feel too bad. I am surprisingly awake with more energy than I thought. The weekend after chemo for me really drags. I sleep a lot. A woman did sit down with me towards the end. She had breast cancer too. She just found and was there […]

I am at chemo as I write this. I saw Dr. Ellis last Wednesday and he was pleased at how I was doing. Right now they are checking my blood counts to make sure everything is ok and I do not need any blood. The office is extremely quiet this week. It may be because […]

This round has been the best ever. The additional meds the doc gave me made such a difference. I think I got more of my energy back sooner and did not feel as sick. Thank God. Last Friday, my blood counts came back great. I am seeing the doc tomorrow instead of next week before […]

Wednesday was my third round of chemo, my hubby went with me. Dr. Ellis, thinks that I am tolerating the chemo pretty well and said definitely 6 rounds instead of 4. I do have a lot of fatigue and side effects 5-8 days or so after. He gave me additional nausea medicine called emend. He […]

I am doing good today.  Just a bit tired.  Getting ready for my third round of chemo next week.  I had some energy to take a few shots today.  I know some where hoping I would share.  I really can’t believe I am doing this.  I really hope that by sharing everything including photos would […]

Last Friday I got my blood work checked and passed with flying colors.  All looked great.  I am a third done chemo if I have to go the full course.  After next Wednesday, my third round of chemo, I will be half done.  I am really glad that I am moving along.  My greatest fear […]