On Sunday, October 2, 2016 “The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure” event was held at Brock University. The event is primarily sponsored...

It has been 4 months since my chemotherapy treatment has finished. Just recently I went to the hospital for my 3-month oncology check-up. My blood was taken ...

Today after 16 weeks of adjuvant chemotherapy, I completed my last infusion “Round 8”. My journey was long and hard, it presented me with many physical and m...

Last night I did not sleep well. The night before my Paclitaxel chemotherapy infusion I am required to take five Dexamethasone pills. My understanding is Dex...

Today was a nice sunny day to go for Round 6 of chemotherapy. I am mentally prepared to spend about five hours in the chemotherapy chair. With my right arm a...

On Sunday October 4, 2015 “The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure” event was held at Brock University. The event is primarily sponsored ...

After a good nights sleep, I felt ready to tackle round 5 of chemotherapy. The painful memories of round 4 were slowly leaving my mind and I was able to ment...

Round 4 was the second hardest round I have experienced. I feel as though round 1 and round 4 of my chemotherapy have been harder then my surgery. A change w...

I am finally up and able to get out of the house! What a round!  I started to feel the effects of the chemotherapy on Saturday.  The symptoms this round were...

Today I am off to the Walker Family Cancer Center for round 3 of chemotherapy! Looking at the attached photo my cat Penny can hardly believe that it is time ...

The day started out with me being very tired.  It was difficult to get dressed and go for a short walk.  I was fighting the urge to be horizontal.  I sat upr...

By now I have been told by many Doctors, Nurses and friends who have walked down the chemotherapy journey that it “effects everyone differently”.  This is tr...

My Appointment at the Walker Family Cancer Centre was scheduled for 10:30am today. Once I arrive at the clinic to register I am required to complete a 10 que...

In preparation for round 2 of chemotherapy there were a few jobs on my list.  The first one being blood work.  While undergoing chemotherapy treatment you ar...

Yesterday Paul went to the store to purchase me a twin size piece of foam.  I  have been dreaming about this foam for a few days now.  I was hesitant to ment...

I was still very tired today.  I was blessed with another flower arrangement today.  The card read a message that I needed to hear today.  “You are stronger ...

I feel very rough. I did not vomit however I found there could be worse feelings then vomiting.  My family feels that I am doing very well. Thursday after I ...

Today is my first chemotherapy treatment.  I am scheduled to be at the Walker Family Cancer Centre for 8:30am.  I am very anxious to see what side effects th...

Mom and I headed back to the Walker Family Cancer Centre again today.  I was to be there for noon.  Today I was going to have my PICC line installed.  I was ...

Today I was scheduled to be at the Walker Family Cancer Centre at 10:00am for a class on cancer and chemotherapy.  I was instructed to bring along my chemoth...