Exactly one year ago today I began this long cancer journey. It was last year I went for a CT scan and that evening I found out that I had a form of lymphoma later turning out to be Hodgkin's. It was a whirlwind of events that transpired right before Thanksgiving.
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving was the first time I had ever entered an oncology office. I was the only young person there. The whole time I was there I was fighting back tears. Then a young, frail woman entered the office with her husband. She looked so sick. She literally had a box full of meds. This scared me but thankfully I did not have as rough of a time.
I have a lot to be thankful for this year. I have definitely grown from this experience and view life with a different perspective. This year the holidays will be different! This year I am cancer free.
November 22, 2005
October 30, 2005
the port has left the body
I can officially say my port has been removed. I had it taken out on Friday. It was much easier coming out than going in. The incision is a little sore but that is it. When I first had the port my entire arm was sore for several days. I tried to see if I could keep the port but the nurse said something about having to check for all the parts to make sure they got it all, which I hope they did. The port did help with chemo but now it is gone and that is the last sign of cancer for me. I am now trying to lead a cancer free life and trying not to look back but look ahead to see where God leads me!
September 24, 2005
Light the Night 2005
I completed my first Light the Night walk this evening. It was an enjoyable evening complete with illuminated balloons. My team Hope for Hodgkin's raised $585.00. We raised this with little to no fundraising efforts. Next year we plan to fundraise and raise even more money.
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