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Adcetris Chemo Treatment #1!
I had my first Adcetris/Brentuximab treatment on Thursday! I was both excited and nervous for the experience, not sure of what to expect. It turns out the worst parts of the whole day were the 3 1/2...
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Being Strong, and Choosing Hope
Occasionally I've had people say to me, "I could never go through what you have, I'm not strong enough!" Or, "You are one of the strongest people I know." I've never quite known how to respond to...
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1 Week Post-Adcetris
I am really late in making my one week report on the chemo effects! I went in to see the docs last Thursday and I had a goal to write up a post that night and have it published no later than Friday...
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Adcetris Chemo Treatment #2!!
2 down, one more to go, and then we re-scan!!The Chemo RoomToday Taryl and I went to my second cycle of Adcetris (aka Brentuximab Vedotin aka SGN 35). I am SO happy to have a friend here to go with...
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Cycle 2 Update
It's Monday after Adcetris treatment number 2 on Thursday. Treatment last week went perfectly, I had a great time with Taryl and felt great the evening of, just a little tired. I was hopeful I'd get...
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Great News... I have a MATCH!
I have a sibling donor match!! Zack is a match!!! He called me yesterday and told me- I had to ask him twice if he was teasing me, all the while thinking it was too soon to have results, but how...
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Adcetris Chemo Treatment #3!
Number three is DOWN! I'm starting to feel better but there's some lingering nausea and headache still. I even tried to take it super easy this weekend just to see if it would make a difference in...
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Cancer Does Suck, BUT...
... But, the loving support sent my way has been AMAZING! Adam and I are continually astounded at the love and generosity of our neighbor (whether here in NJ or across the country). We have received...
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The Good and the Not So Good
The good news? I didn’t have to have any chemo this morning! The even better news?? I’m going to be feeling great for this next week’s trip to Utah!! And the BEST news???? My kids get to come with...
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Color For Tessa- Thank You Cache Valley!!
Saturday the 28th of April was absolutely one of the best days of my life! My USU Ambassador friends threw a fundraising party for me and my family in Cache Valley and it was AMAZING! My friends...
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Hyper CVAD A Chemo Course Number 1
Almost done with cycle 1 of Hyper CVAD A! I came in on Sunday night and will be leaving tonight. I hope. I think? I wasn't supposed to be heading out until tomorrow morning but they're upping the...
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Hyper CVAD A 2 Days Home
Ugh... This feeling I remember!! Is it considered complaining if I'm stating the facts of how I feel?? I thought I'd do a quick post so I can keep the blog updated, and hopefully stay in the habit of...
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Hair We Go Again!!!
Ha ha! I am laughing at how lame my post title is... Sorry!It's about time for my hair to go again, so Adam convinced me to try a mohawk before the big shave...And I love it!! I'm thinking of doing...
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Hazy
I'm in a haze and have been since Saturday morning. Saturday was beautiful, Adam and I were outside helping the kids ride their bikes with their new helmets and just having a nice time. It came on me...
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5/23 Doc Visit
I had my weekly doc visit today with Dr. Mato and NP Mary Curtin, and it was FUN! I love those two! They always bring up my blog and act like they don't read it... Okay, they probably don't but they...
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For Better, For Worse (Updated)
In sickness and in health...So glad my husband loves me, even when I look like this!!! Adam and I shared this video on Facebook and I received some mixed reviews... Personally, Adam and I thought this...
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Hyper CVAD A Cycle 2
I'm getting my Cytoxin right now! It's Tuesday and I came in on Sunday night- got started around 12:30 Monday morning with my first dose of chemo. I've been feeling really great until about noon...
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Post Hyper CVAD A Cycle 2 and SCANS
Saw the doc on Thursday and got my extra dose of Vincristine and TEN pills of Dexamethasone. I swear I put on 10 pounds over the 4 days I take that steroid. Which usually cancer patients need but I'm...
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Third Time HAS To Be The Charm!
It's official!! REMISSION!!! I kind of just want to leave my post as just that one line... It feels so wonderful, yet carries such mixed emotions with it... Being the third time I've heard that word,...
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Finally, A Date For Transplant! Maybe... :)
Currently I'm in the hospital receiving my 6th session of chemo this 3rd round of cancer, 3 were Adcetris/Brentuximab Vedotin (FAIL) and these last 3 have been Hyper CVAD A. I should be getting out...
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