Mary Dague

She was a bomb tech in Iraq and lost both of her arms. She's also a breast cancer survivor. Gorgeous.

More about Mary:

http://unstoppableheroes.com/meet-heroes/mary-dague/

Once again

I have lost someone very dear to me. Another person who had been there throughout my life. My uncle had a massive stroke & died yesterday in the hospital. I am heartbroken. It hurts so bad to think of never hearing him talk again. He was always in a good mood. I feel awful that there are two little boys (his grandsons) who must be completely confused and devastated. Being part of a blended family he never made me feel like an outsider. He accepted me as one of the great big happy bunch. I will miss him.

I'm glad my appetite wasn't affected

https://www.ihadcancer.com/h3-blog/07-25-2016/12-things-only-a-survivor-can-tell-you-about-cancer

Faslodex bruise

Sometimes I don't bruise from it. Sometimes only one side bruises. I can feel lumps in both hips from the injections but only my left has a bruise. It's the side that hurt the most when it was being injected.

I need to make more positive posts...

"I’d so love to have a magic wand and wave everyone’s fears away.  I can’t do that, but I can tell you that by focussing only on the positives, it has driven my fear away and given me my life back.   Life is for living, not fearing the tomorrows."

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5762f83ae4b07d4d0a41e451

Faslodex & port flush

It was taco Tuesday! :)  I go for chicken tacos after my injections.

I had my port flushed & blood drawn. The nurse and I had a good laugh after she asked if I needed the numbing spray. I told her no, that I used to have it but once it didn't and found out it wasn't so bad. Didn't even feel her poke.

I did feel her poke me in the butt/hip muscle. This time the left side hurt worse. 

All over until the 31st.

Journal entry Nov. 1, 2012

Haven't written much lately. Each time is a repeat of the time before. Chemo on Mon.--feel ok. Tues.--a bit yuckier, Neulasta injection-bones ache Tues pm to Thurs.

Wed.--worst day

Thurs.--starting to recover

Fri.--

Biotene for dry mouth is disgusting. Like squirting warm spit into my mouth.

So far things taste ok. Chicken tacos tomorrow!