Ran my fingers through my hair this evening. It is all coming out. Anyone want to have a head shaving party? I have been preparing myself for this event. Though really and truly, nothing quite prepares you for the sight of seeing your hair coming out in huge amounts. No clumps yet, just large amounts [...]
Dec 082009
Reserved Tenant #12 Date: 2009 Location: Toronto Story: Reserved for tenant #12
Dec 052009
The Oncologist We received an eMail from our Oncologist”s assistant, Shahnaz, that we should come in ad see Dr. Hedley on Wednesday, the day before our chemo. He needs to see the blood results and discuss us taking Neulasta, a drug designed to boost the white blood cell count. It appears to be standard release [...]
Dec 042009
We become cancer patients and are told that it is now all about us. I suspect that all chronic disease patients are told the same thing. It is a way to make us feel less guilty about our condition. We are an instant burden to those around us. And Lord knows there is a lot [...]
Monday, Nov 23 Had an appointment to see the surgeon, Dr. Erin Kennedy. She was ecstatic. Have never seen her so amazingly cheerful. You look great she says. Have you seen your CT Scan report? Yes, we say, met with Dr. Hedley. Don’t pay any attention to it, she says. The increased size of the [...]
Nov 302009
We have three cats in our house. You should probably skip this post if you are allergic to cats. Our cats have all been trained to come when you whistle. All we have to do is stand on the front porch at night and whistle, and they come running. If they feel like it. For [...]
Looking in from the outside
Nov 252009
This is a turning point in the Art Therapy blog posting. I was expecting this to happen. The only unfortunate part is that the objections have come form people who have not read the blog. The sessions are a safe place where people are encouraged to speak their mind. Someone taking notes might appear intrusive. [...]
Nov 242009
My friend Mehran wished me luck before my operation. The usual thinking of you, praying for you, sentiments. He also requested that I do something about hospital gowns. You know what I am talking about, those things we have to wear that are backwards. Your front is covered, but your tush is exposed for all [...]
Nov 232009
Last week was bad. Slept badly in spite of not feeling guilty about it. A whole bunch of side effects, which we believe to be from Avastin. My skin has felt hot all week. No temperature or nausea or or feeling hot or anything that is usually associated with hot skin. Just very hot skin. [...]
