In my prior post “Vacation Period?” Seriously…, I described the traumatic period between my last radiation treatment and my follow-up MRI. Well, the day of reckoning had come - the MRI results were in. ALL CLEAR! No sign of cancer! Without a doubt, I was indescribably relieved. I cried tears of overwhelming joy. That metaphorical tons [...]
Category: The Ugly Truth Of “Treatment”
Continued Hospital Stay
Release from the Misery of the Neuro-Observation & Continued Hospital Stay The day after the surgery, when I guess they realized nothing incredibly serious would happen, I was moved into a private room with a roommate. I remained there another full 2 days. I know I was in incredible pain, but I will never forget [...]
Post-Op and the Dreaded Neuro-Observation Area
Post-Op I woke up in the post-op room, but I don't remember feeling any pain whatsoever. Frankly, I felt high as a kite! Those were some gooood meds! My whole family was shocked because I was wide awake, cracking jokes and acting as though everything was fine. My surgeon came back to see me and [...]
Operation Day and the Surgery
Operation Day! I vaguely remember waking up that morning, getting to the hospital and walking onto the surgical reception floor. I also vaguely remember, practically whispering, "I am here for surgery." I waited in the reception area with my husband and parents before they called me back. My mother would not sit still. So, I [...]
The List – The Chronology of Cancer Chaos
As I delve into the blogosphere and start to read other blogs, I've seen that many bloggers list their treatment history. It was frankly something I had never thought of, but I really think its great! So, as best as I can, here is "The List" - the chronology of my cancer chaos: January - [...]