November 10, 2010
Hey everyone! Hope all is well! Just wanted to send a little update...
I finished up my 3rd round of Chemo yesterday and I'm feeling great. I experienced some minor, not so pleasant, side effects last week, but I hope I'm in the clear this week (fingers crossed). I've noticed on Wednesdays I feel completely zapped... mentally and physically drained. Despite that, this morning I woke up and was able to go to work. Woohooo! Who knew that would be exciting! Of course what I enjoyed most was coming home and sleeping all afternoon! Aaauuuugggghhhhhhhhh, I love naps!!! The weirdest side effect so far is having a metallic taste in my mouth. Oh, but don't be alarmed... it hasn't slowed down my eating. Loss of appetite is one side effect I have not experienced! AND I have developed a sweet tooth. Last night Jason told me he threw out the left over Halloween candy and I almost lost it! Thank goodness he was joking... he has no idea how lucky he is!! ;)
Other than that, I did something this last weekend that I said I would never do... I joined Facebook! I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but I'm glad I did! Extremely overwhelming at first, but I'm getting used to it.
So far, I'm scheduled to have Chemo every Tuesday through the beginning of January. I can't promise a weekly email (most of you know how big of a procrastinator I am), but I'll try to keep everyone posted on how things are going. Thanks again for your love and support! I couldn't do this w/ out you!!
Okay, time to raid the freezer for some ice cream!! :D
XOXO,
Casey
November 18, 2010
Hello, hello!
Just wanted to keep you posted on how I'm doing... I've checked Chemo session #4 off of my "things to do list!" I felt extremely sluggish Tues & Wed (feeling like I was in a fog/haze), but woke up this morning feeling good. Tomorrow I'm looking forward to a "Look Good, Feel Better" group workshop at the American Cancer Society (Thanks Summer for the heads up). The program "teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment." It includes, "a 12-step skin care and makeup lesson, nail care techniques, and professional advice on how to deal with hair loss using wigs, scarves, hats, hairpieces and other accessories." Maybe it's just me, but I would have wanted to attend this before being diagnosed w/ cancer. Throw in a massage and call it a day!!! Anyway, I have not lost my hair, but "if" that time comes, I'm thinking a head shaving party is in order! Am I always looking for an excuse to throw a party or what?!? ;)
Thanks for all the emails, texts, calls, thoughts, prayers... I appreciate it!
Another week down of kickin' cancer's ass!
XOXO,
Casey
November 23, 2010
Hey everyone! I'm sitting here at chemo and thought I'd let you know
how my "Look Good, Feel Better" class went last week. I actually got
a pretty big response wondering how that turned out. Well, It was
pretty cool and I came home with a huge goodie bag full of makeup
products AND 2 wigs. All of the products and wigs are donated so it
was all free of charge. How cool is that?! Anyway, the instructor, a
stage IV breast cancer survivor herself, was awesome and provided a
lot of useful tips. I'm not going to lie though... When she talked
about losing ALL of her hair, I was okay up until she started talking
about losing her eyebrows and eye lashes... Saaaaaaaaaay
whaaaaaaaaaaaat?!? It never dawned on me that losing my hair meant
ALL of my hair! As that little nugget of info was marinating, the
record player in my head came to a screeching halt... You mean to say
that I won't have to shave my legs??? I'm sorry, but did I just win
the lottery??? I think I did! JACKPOT!!!! And hey, if I lose my
eyelashes I'll have my niece show me how to put fake ones on!! :D
I tell ya, if I can find a positive side to something in all of this,
I'll try my best! My Doc keeps telling me that attitude is
everything! So I'm going to continue to remain positive and in high
spirits... Again, kicking' this cancer's butt like never seen before!
And hey, I'm already looking forward to the next hassle free, razor
free summer!! ;)
And yes, as soon as I get my wigs out of their boxes and ready to
wear, I'll take a few pictures and forward them on to you. One is a
bob cut and very similar to my hair cut now and the other is a long
brown one. Regardless if I lose my hair, they'll be fun to wear! ;)
I hope all is well! It's nap time for this girl!
XOXO,
Casey
how my "Look Good, Feel Better" class went last week. I actually got
a pretty big response wondering how that turned out. Well, It was
pretty cool and I came home with a huge goodie bag full of makeup
products AND 2 wigs. All of the products and wigs are donated so it
was all free of charge. How cool is that?! Anyway, the instructor, a
stage IV breast cancer survivor herself, was awesome and provided a
lot of useful tips. I'm not going to lie though... When she talked
about losing ALL of her hair, I was okay up until she started talking
about losing her eyebrows and eye lashes... Saaaaaaaaaay
whaaaaaaaaaaaat?!? It never dawned on me that losing my hair meant
ALL of my hair! As that little nugget of info was marinating, the
record player in my head came to a screeching halt... You mean to say
that I won't have to shave my legs??? I'm sorry, but did I just win
the lottery??? I think I did! JACKPOT!!!! And hey, if I lose my
eyelashes I'll have my niece show me how to put fake ones on!! :D
I tell ya, if I can find a positive side to something in all of this,
I'll try my best! My Doc keeps telling me that attitude is
everything! So I'm going to continue to remain positive and in high
spirits... Again, kicking' this cancer's butt like never seen before!
And hey, I'm already looking forward to the next hassle free, razor
free summer!! ;)
And yes, as soon as I get my wigs out of their boxes and ready to
wear, I'll take a few pictures and forward them on to you. One is a
bob cut and very similar to my hair cut now and the other is a long
brown one. Regardless if I lose my hair, they'll be fun to wear! ;)
I hope all is well! It's nap time for this girl!
XOXO,
Casey
