Category Archives: Chemotherapy

Flying Solo

Posted on April 21, 2014 by jamie

We are so lucky that Chris does not typically travel for work.  Until now.  This afternoon he left for Mexico and returns on Thursday.  Luckily for me, his flight was in the afternoon, so he was able to accompany me … Continue reading →

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Enough Already

Posted on January 7, 2014 by jamie

Can’t sleep…hips hurt, back hurts, foobs hurt (did you know that’s the technical name given by the BC Sistas* for “fake post-mastectomy boobs”?) and can’t get totally comfortable because one drain is still in. I haven’t slept in my … Continue reading →

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Parenting through Crazy and Chemo

Posted on October 8, 2013 by jamie

Today’s appointments went without a hitch…thanks for all the prayers and love!  First labs, then dr. appointment, then chemo.  Lab work looks really good, lump is not feel-able (if that is a word) and I am responding great, according to … Continue reading →

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October Celebrations

Posted on October 1, 2013 by jamie

Happy October!!!  We have so many celebrations in our family during this month, and this year, we’re adding on a few more!
Happy Birthday month to Ella (turning 9 on Oct 17), and Abby (turning 7 on Oct 25)!
Happy Fall weather!
Happy … Continue reading →

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Roadtrip, Rollercoaster, and Bibbity Bobbity Boo!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by jamie

We’ve been busy the last few days!  I got the “all clear” from Dr. Cheng to travel to Minneapolis for become’s conference!!!  But, he said no airplanes and best to have someone else along to drive.  So, my amazing husband … Continue reading →

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A New Band of Super Heros: The Cancer Crushers

Posted on September 18, 2013 by jamie

Did you know that the Hansen family is a self-proclaimed band of Super Heros? Yes, indeed…we are the “Cancer Crushers.”
***The story you are about to read has been floating around in our heads for a few months now.  And someday … Continue reading →

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A Chemo Vistor

Posted on September 16, 2013 by jamie

Happy Dance!!! Today was treatment 6/12 for the Herceptin/Taxol round. Yes…that means HALF WAY DONE BABY!!!
I’m feeling like a pro at this point. For these weekly non-doctor appointments, Mom and I show up at the lab first. They draw blood … Continue reading →

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Post-Chemo Update/What Faith Can Do

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jamie

Things were uneventful and smooth today.  Mom and I arrived at 7 am and my cocktail was flowing by 7:45.  They don’t mix up the chemo drugs until I check in, so there’s always a little bit of a wait. … Continue reading →

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I Drink Warm Lemon Water

Posted on September 9, 2013 by jamie

This was a little bit of a mixed-up week.  Normally, today would have included labs, doctor visit, and chemo, which takes the majority of the day.  Today was also Owen’s first day of 4K.  Sentimental “mommy moment” here…I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Plugging Along

Posted on August 19, 2013 by jamie

Today was my second Herceptin/Taxol treatment. This visit was a little different, in that I only had my blood drawn at the lab and then went straight to the Day Hospital for treatment. No visiting with my Dream Team of … Continue reading →

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