This is a time in my life that I never thought I would be around to see. 2 years ago today, I found that darned lump in my breast that completely changed my life forever. It didn’t just change me physically but mentally and emotionally as well. Before my diagnosis, I just kind of went… [Read more…]
December 28, 2009
I would really love to hear from other black women who are post chemo and having hair issues. Getting a regular Big Chop is completely different from having your hair fall out and getting down to the nitty gritty of your actual hair texture. As much as I love all of my transitioning sisters, I… [Read more…]
May 13, 2009
Yesterday, I was brushing my teeth and saw something in the mirror. Then I saw another and another. HAIR! Yes, hair! I found 4 strands about 1/4″ long. My son found another one in the back of the crown area. I can’t tell you how geeked I am! It is growing in gray and it’s… [Read more…]
April 22, 2009
I don’t normally swear but I really can’t take this shit anymore. I was at the gym and changing clothes. It’s been 3 weeks since my last chemo so I wanted to see if any hair was growing back. I’m looking and I see very faint stubble all over my head (even on the really,… [Read more…]
April 3, 2009
As I was sitting in the chemo chair Wednesday, my mind was going through a variety of emotions. I felt joy, but I also felt let down. My last chemo was anticlimatic. And that I don’t understand. Did I expect fireworks and a parade? For what? For working through 4 months of chemotherapy, taking LeShon… [Read more…]
February 24, 2009
My 5th chemo was last Wednesday but I haven’t felt up to blogging for a long time. I’m on new drugs and it seems like my energy comes back a little bit stronger than before. The fatique is still cumulative but I feel better when I do come back, if that makes any sense. Thankfully,… [Read more…]
January 22, 2009
No, this isn’t my new diet. These are just some of the items I was treated to by Ms. Lela at Bella Lucce. I tell you, she must have done some research on how dry a cancer patient’s skin gets during chemo. After reading her “About” page, it’s obvious she understands the harmful effects of… [Read more…]
December 3, 2008
At the gym today, I thought of me and the kids taking pictures after chemo but before my surgery. The nice thing was: I saw it. I could visualize it. I saw them in my lap (well, the baby anyway. The boy is TOO big), goofing around, smiling. I even saw the baby tell another… [Read more…]
November 20, 2010
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