a quilter’s journey
Posted in Work in progress on Jul 2nd, 2009
… is getting back in shape and loosing weight. Both of my oncologists highly recomend to get truly skinny, it’ll push my chances for survival over the long run way up. But in sharp contrast to people who get immediate “rehab” treatment in case of a heart attack or sports injury, there is no “Cancer Rehab Program” available. [...]
Posted in Work in progress on Jun 20th, 2009
…radiation is over, – June 17th is the big mark. Although, my skin and the tissue underneath is still heavily “cooking”. I can feel it. But, being finished with major treatment is a huge relief for me. It’s time to get back into creative mode.
Posted in Work in progress on Jun 4th, 2009
… as one of many survivors of cancer, to walk the first round of Relay for Life! This is a truly grand and emotionally moving experience. My slightly sprouting head hair doesn’t let me forget: this came with a hefty price tag. Next Sunday June 7th, I’ll walk the 5k Race for the Cure at Seattle’s Alaska Hwy, above the Waterfront with [...]
Posted in Work in progress on May 21st, 2009
… means to lay on that radiation table every day! The good news is, after now half of all radiations, my skin is holding up nicely, – so far. And since my skin is still fine, I’m back at the fitness studio for walking and weight lifting. Little weight, many repeats. This seems to work for my [...]
Posted in Work in progress on May 1st, 2009
…and still trying to get rid of the excess fluids in my body from the last chemo. Since Wednesday, I’m on radiation treatment, and after the first three sessions, when I’m on the table, my imagination goes: they bake my innerts by beaming me up from two sides… I suppose that’s not entirely wrong. Or [...]
Posted in Work in progress on Apr 24th, 2009
…are here. Since I’m now on a double dose diuretics, I’m much better. But my lymphedema won’t budge, and the side effects from Taxotere are still far from over.
Posted in Work in progress on Apr 22nd, 2009
…like Chemo will take a while. Even I know that I don’t have to get another one, it’s quite hard on the body. One of the drugs of the chemo cocktail isn’t exactly a Martini, it causes a lot of fluid retention. I feel like a walking water barrel. My eyes are very watery, all [...]
Posted in Work in progress on Apr 10th, 2009
… and got a T-shirt with the same print This means, – I hope -, the worst part is over. Although, several people keep telling me that radiaton 32 times isn’t exactly a “piece a cake”. So far, I’m feeling not too bad, of course, no taste again. Not even a bland cup of [...]
Posted in Why I'm not working on... on Apr 3rd, 2009
… and I’ll go back to the hospital and receive my 4th and last chemo. Let’s hope it won’t be too bad. I’ve noticed, that my body has more and more difficulties to handle the drugs. Even the promising “third week” was not really good. I’m constantly tired, really tired. I could sleep 14 hours [...]
Posted in Charity, Why I'm not working on... on Mar 25th, 2009
…my 3rd chemo. The first one was hard on me. The second was a “piece of cake”, but the third is getting into me again. Seems my body doesn’t bounce back as easily anymore. New is that the last digit of my fingers hurt, not only the nails. It’s hard to pick up small items, [...]