Category Archives: The Big C

Care Package!!!

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I got a care package from my friend Jennifer and her family. Thank you!!! I was planning on buying some tooth brushes for the hospital and needed to find a new book to read. The two she picked out are perfect for me! Now, I have to decide which one to read first. As for the Snuggie….I am a loss for words! I do know one boy who will be green with envy when he finds out I got one! And I know two little kitties who will be all over me when I wear it. It is very soft and cozy! Thank you again Jennifer, Ari & Jordy!

My friend Dee asked about the toothbrushes. Chemo can give some people sores in their mouth and their gums can become very sensitive. Therefore you want super soft toothbrush and lots of them because of possible bleeding. Gross, I know.

Getting Ready

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Today I went Target with The Boy and My Nieces to buy items for The Big C. I bought two scarfs.

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I then bought my own barf bucket and liners. The “bucket” happens to be a large version on a red solo cup. The liners are just trash bags. I thought is would be easier for My Man. The Boy loves the “bucket”. He likes to wear it on his head.

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We then met My Man and my friend Rebecca for dinner. She came back to our place and we looked up videos on how to tie scarves. Here are a few of my favorites.

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I think I need a few more scarves, I have three so far. I will also have to practice on tying them or Rebecca will need to come over at 8am every morning to help me! I forgot to buy a thermometer…that is next item to get.

The Big C

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Hi Y’all

Today I went to the doctor. It was me, My Man, The Boy and our two nieces. We got there around 1:30pm and didn’t leave till 5:15pm! First let me say, the kids did a wonderful job. Probably better than me and My Man. My oldest niece is 13 years old and took charge of the other two. They toured the hospital, hit the cafe and gift shop. They all had at least two electronics each.

Ok, about the appointment. Here are the facts:

  1. The tumor has doubled in size.
  2. I will be taking the “balls to the walls” chemo.
  3. I will have a port put in on Monday.
  4. Thursday I will go in and get more “labs” done, meet with the Dr. and then check into the hospital.
  5. I will be there for about 5 days.
  6. I will lose my hair. I will hallucinate. I will lose weight. I will puke. What FUN!!!

After the 5 days I will go home and have about 3 weeks before we do it all again. After the second session, they will do another CT scan. HOPEFULLY the chemo will kick the tumors ass and the f-ing thing will shrink and die. After the chemo is all done, they will probably do some radiation to shirk it till it is all gone.

Ok, that is all I got! Have a good night!