Hey hey! It's October and it has been a helluva better month than September so far (knock on wood). And speaking of October...
We all know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. If you are unaware of this, I can only assume you are color blind... pink is EVERYWHERE! So because it's breast cancer awareness month, Austin's KEYE TV's Mileka Lincoln is running a series of stories about breast cancer featuring education and the importance of information in the fight against breast cancer. So last week I received an email from my Doctors office asking if I'd be interested in meeting w/ Mileka and I thought... sure, interviewing w/ a slight case of chemo brain... what could go wrong?!
And so the interview begins...
Me: Casey Damen, that's C-A-S-E-Y D-A-M-E-N. (Me thinking: wait, did I spell that right?! I hope my pronunciation was enough. I mean so many people think my last name is spelled Damon or Damien. And one time someone thought it was Demon. Really, could you imagine my last name being Demon... Whoa, did she just ask me another question??? Ahhhhhh crap!)
From there on I was COMPLETELY thrown off my game! I had so many things I wanted to say... apparently my spiel on quantum physics didn't make the cut. Hmmm, well, maybe next time!
Click Here to check out the interview.
And speaking of clinical trials, I had a long day in the infusion room yesterday w/ my first infusion of MM-111. So far I'm feeling pretty good (knock on wood). I'll keep you posted... there's more to come in October.
You ROCKED the interview!!!!! Chemo brain or not, you definitely did better than I ever would have!!!! It's awesome you shared your story and are helping others all while you're fighting the good fight. Yes, October WILL be better!!! I just know it!
ReplyDeleteWhat chemo brain? You didn't even look like you had one cocktail! You looked great and were poised and polished as ever! I love that you did this story and that they pointed out if they could just double the volunteers they could advance the research so much quicker! I know I've said this before, but Casey you're my hero!!
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