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She Blinded Me With Science

11/2/2010

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Yesterday marks 4 chemo treatments down. That's 33%, or one-third of the way, for those of you scoring at home.  I gotta say, the port is pretty great. The entire chemo experience was so much more comfortable and I like the fact that I couldn't actually feel the poison running through my veins.  Nice touch. It also meant that I didn't have to keep my arm straight for 4+ hours. I'd like to say that I used my new found freedom to write the next chapter of my novel, but instead I curled up like a baby and slept for the whole time.  Which was also pretty great. 

I wore some awesome armor courtesy of my friends Milana Homsi and Declan McCullagh.  I think the message pretty much says it all. And while I normally learn more toward the intuitive than the scientific, I really can't argue with the 90% cure rate.  I also can't argue with the fact that the egg-sized lump in my neck is now the size of a lima bean. Or "3 cm" as my doctor calls it.  He knows that because every time I see him, he measures the lumps with a weathered looking, laminated ruler he keeps in his pocket.  Let's just say the first time he busted it out, I was a little nervous.  As Charlie pointed out, it was ironic to watch him use it while I was wearing this shirt. 

My hair is fighting the good fight, but continuing its slow, steady march toward oblivion. I'm thinking about having a head shaving party.  You're all invited.  There will be cookies and champagne and cocktails with umbrellas in them.  Charlie and my friend Marshall are shaving their heads in solidarity, which is so sweet it makes me wanna cry.  (Most things, do these days. I think cancer has made me even softer than I was before, if you can believe that.)

It was 40 degrees today so I wore one of my new snazzy hats that my friends Kate Wrigley and Mike Guerrino got me. I got lots of compliments, which gives me hope for my impending baldness. That and the super luscious new make-up I just bought. It sparkles.  And who doesn't look hot in sparkly blush?

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Archana
11/2/2010 02:19:05 pm

sparkly blush? fabulous friends and family? awesome t-shirt? check check and check. XOXO

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Ross
11/2/2010 02:43:44 pm

Hang in there, lady! I'm there for the head shaving party, though I shave my head on a regular basis, but it's the thought that counts...plus I can lend my expertise to everyone :) I need to get you a super warm 9:30 hat!!!

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Amy Fallon
11/2/2010 08:55:55 pm

Glad chemo was more bearable with the port! 4 down -- 33% percent over! Woot...Sending lots of love your way. XO

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Cindy Germano
11/3/2010 01:46:56 am

I'm glad the nasty port has it's good side and I know you will look hot even without the curls or the pixie cut. It's only temporary too and what a good excuse to wear fab hats that you never would have worn otherwise.
Hang in there sistah, victory karaoke night coming soon.
xoxox

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Kate and Mike
11/3/2010 03:05:45 am

Yay about the lump shrinking, that is GREAT news!!! Also glad the hat was well received. :)

Big hugs from Mike and I both.

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Annie
11/3/2010 04:12:25 am

Dear Minitron, I know this probably doesn't help the trauma of going bald but...you have a FACE too BEAUTIFUL to hide behind hair. (not to mention your abnormally tiny head sometimes got lost in your big curls ;) Count me in for the head shaving party...I'll hold the razers ;) Love you!

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Amanda
11/3/2010 09:35:38 am

I agree with Annie! "You have a face too beautiful to hide behind hair..." but I like the extra sparkly you plan to add! A little sparkly makes EVERYTHING better :) You bring the sparkly; I'll bring the rainbows and marshmallows XOXOXOX

P.S - I hope you are reading "sparkly" with the Massachusetts accent it deserves :)

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Nayna
11/5/2010 01:44:57 am

I'm there for the party and I'll bring my bald cabbage patch premie, Dory. You look pretty with curly hair, your pixie cut and sans locks. It'll all work out and I love you. Okay, I can't take being this positive....I have to sign off before I throw up.

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Meags
11/7/2010 12:56:54 pm

I got a first-hand look at the port scar tonight and I think it's damn sexy. Especially with the short fabulous pixie hair (which I really think it hanging on strong -- clearly gets it's "sassy, yet sparkling" attitude from you). I just read all of your posts in one sitting and cannot stop laughing and crying. I hate that you have cancer but I couldn't be prouder of how you're taking it straight on. "I know this bottle doesn't look like it would fit up your arse..." I'm in for the shaving party because who can deny themselves a night of drinks with umbrellas! Your momma is simply the best and she's with you every step, every day...I'm sure of that. I'll keep up now that I know you're hiding the bad pictures so I don't freak out. Love ya buttercup.

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Dianne
11/9/2010 12:29:43 pm

Having several friends now, or in the past, having beaten the cancer bitch, I love your spirit. Ran into a vet yesterday at a FEMA class who is now a high level official at FEMA writing policy for grants. He and I originally wrote 2 courses called Animals in Disasters 18 years ago. He recommended a documentary to me and darned if it wasn't MINE! I said, wow, I'm proud to say I've known that girl since she was 4 years old. He said it was a beautiful film that he wished everyone in FEMA could see. You ARE powerful. Hope you got the suit of armor Willis and I sent. Love from both of us and Buddy and Mandy. :)

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