14. Chemotherapy, Session 1 of 4

May 30, 2022 Update. Well here we are for the first outpatient chemotherapy session. Checked in at reception, sat a bit in the waiting room with mom before going into one of 11 private infusion rooms. The patient is allowed one (human) companion in the room. Doreen does not count as “companion” . She tried […]

8. My Tumor Specimen Goes to Amsterdam… Can I Go Too?

May 7, 2022 Update: Friday with Doreen, breast cancer mascot. Doreen and I decided it was time to add 2 lb weights to my post-mastectomy rehabilitation (I am a little over 5 weeks post-op and the incisions are healed). Ice/cold packs and the occasional naproxen help with muscular pain. Then a trip to the medical […]