Monthly Archives: May 2013

As if arm pits weren’t bad enough

Posted on May 27, 2013 by fickelchook

Well, this radiation thing is getting harder. This past week I have noticed my left arm pit is getting the brunt of the current side affects. Within the first week I noticed that I didn’t need to use deodorant on … Continue reading →

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Radiation update

Posted on May 24, 2013 by fickelchook

Today was radiation treatment #19 of 28. Nine more to go. It seems so surreal to be almost done. Well, having cancer seems very surreal to me even after a year of treatment but being done just seems completely unreal. … Continue reading →

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The good thing about losing your mind is you don’t miss it

Posted on May 16, 2013 by fickelchook

Wow, time is flying. Tomorrow will be treatment 14 which will mark the halfway point. After treatment 11 I noticed that my skin was starting to look a bit sunburned and be somewhat uncomfortable. I just hope it stays okay … Continue reading →

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OMG2013 – the after effects

Posted on May 4, 2013 by fickelchook

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a week since I was in Vegas at the OMG2013 summit. I’ve been thinking about the experience and trying to figure out what I really want to say about it. First of all, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AYA Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer, OMG2013, Stupid Cancer | 4 Comments

Radiation. Let’s review.

Posted on May 3, 2013 by fickelchook

I started radiation this week. I think that there are so many greatly misunderstood aspects to cancer and treatment, but radiation has got to be one of the biggest ones. I certainly didn’t know what everything was before I started … Continue reading →