Category: changes with chemo

I’ll be there for you…(Friends Pivot Me from Chemotherapy Tediousness)

Featured by Brinda Robin, posted in Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Cancer support, Cancer support group, changes with chemo, Chemo emotions, Chemo for breast cancer, Chemotherapy, Chemotherapy anxiety, Friends support cancer, infusion center for cancer, MBC, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Motivation during chemo, Port for Chemo, Uncategorized

Taken during one of my chemo sessions Did you sing the title in FRIENDS opening show tune:) - What better way to title when the blog is about friends and the Pivot episode is my all time favorite. I debated a lot about whether I should start this blog with those friendship quotes we have … Continue reading I’ll be there for you…(Friends Pivot Me from Chemotherapy Tediousness)

White Blood Cell (WBC) Count impacted by Chemotherapy

Featured by Brinda Robin, posted in Bone Pain with Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer Diagnosis, changes with chemo, Chemo for breast cancer, Chemo Impact, chemo impact wbc, chemo pain, Chemotherapy, family help during chemo, Hair loss, low WBC, Uncategorized, WBC chemo, WBC injection, WBC low, WBC shot, White blood cell chemo

The goal is to keep fighting the cancer and stay on top The White Blood Cells (WBC) have played a significant role in my life for the last two years since my cancer diagnosis. Why did I not write about this earlier? Because sometimes my absent-mindedness takes precedence. I wish I could blame cancer for … Continue reading White Blood Cell (WBC) Count impacted by Chemotherapy

Staying Powered in the Stage IV Breast Cancer Marathon Journey

Featured by Brinda Robin, posted in Bike Ride during Cancer, Breast Cancer Diagnosis, changes with chemo, Chemotherapy, children dealing with mom cancer, family help during chemo, friends during cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Motivated during chemo, Motivation during chemo, Peloton, Peloton Bike, self esteem with chemo,, Third line of treatment, Trodelvy, Uncategorized, WBC low with chemo

Shingles discoloration can be seen on the forehead Since my previous blog - I choose to SMILE, I have been holding up pretty well. I posted emotional blogs the last few times and wanted to share a quick update on my health and address some commonly asked questions - How do I Motivate myself? How … Continue reading Staying Powered in the Stage IV Breast Cancer Marathon Journey

Bulldozing Phase 1 Chemotherapy

by Brinda Robin, posted in Cancer workout, changes with chemo, Chemo for breast cancer, Chemo Impact, Hair loss, low WBC, Neulasta, Peloton

Most days, especially the week of chemo, I feel a truck has hit me, or I have gotten beaten to a pulp. So waking up in the morning is a real challenge. The desire to live for my family, mental strength, and passion for work gets tested every day in the morning. These are the three things that push me to get out of bed every day.

Chemotherapy Phase 2

by Brinda Robin, posted in changes with chemo, Chemo for breast cancer, Chemo Impact, COVID with Cancer, Fatigue with cancer, Hair loss, Immunotherapy, Nerve Pain, Neuropathy

The new me taken after 11 chemo. Baby Yoda is my hairless family team member. Grateful — Thank you for being there for us!! What can I say — It is so tough for me to put it into words. Thank you for the overwhelming response to the part-1 blog. My phone was buzzing with … Continue reading Chemotherapy Phase 2