A lot of people ask me how they found the lymphoma. The answer is a common, every day symptom that many people experience: a cough. Other signs that are now obvious include night sweats and fatigue. I gave no thought to the first one because I had a hysterectomy in 2011 to treat cancer #1; … Continue reading A New Norm: Dare I Say I Almost Feel Better on Day #17
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My Uncertain Chemotherapy Journey – “Bendamustine + Rituximab,” or “BR”
As I embark on my chemotherapy journey, I thought it might be helpful to share what I know about the chemotherapy itself and what I might expect to experience. My treatment is commonly referred to as “BR” and is regularly used to treat Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. It consists of bendamustine, which prevents cancer cells from … Continue reading My Uncertain Chemotherapy Journey – “Bendamustine + Rituximab,” or “BR”
Is It Too Cliché To Talk About My Second (or, in My Case, Third) “Chance” After My Cancer Diagnosis?
After I was diagnosed with cancer #1, I developed a bucket list. After recovering from my surgery to remove cancer #1, I lost the bucket list. I quickly returned to my normal routine of work, work, work. In fact, in the 2-3 years after my surgery, I worked more hours, traveled more miles, and spent … Continue reading Is It Too Cliché To Talk About My Second (or, in My Case, Third) “Chance” After My Cancer Diagnosis?
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