Beforetimes
The Plunge
Emily, my current-but-soon-to-be-former boss at the yoga studio where I work, pulls up in front of my house and sends me a text, “Here!” I
August 23, 2026
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The Archive
Category: Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: The Pathology Report
I got my pathology report back sooner than expected and was able to speak with my colorectal oncologist, Dr. Cannon, about it. After cutting the
August 10, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: Post-Op, Pre-Op
If I had to summarize the three weeks since my last diagnosis and treatment update I’d say it’s been about wrapping one thing up and
July 27, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: Back to Boobs
We’re moving into the next block (tissue expander to implant swap surgery), which means it’s time to get back to boobs. Which is objectively more
June 22, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: Chemo Part One, by the Numbers
Yesterday, Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, was my last infusion day of this round of chemo and, because I am a bit of a data nerd,
May 20, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Chemo Clean-Up, Aisle WTF
On my first day of chemotherapy, I was handed a “swag bag.” Inside: information about my pump—which, by the way, my brother aptly named Sir
April 30, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: The Grind
Another round of chemo down. We’re officially in the back half… of Chemo Part One. My primary goal this week was to get a clearer
April 28, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: Protein, Movement, Rest, Repeat.
No big updates this week, but here’s a collection of a few small things: Chemo Another round of chemo is in the books—third of six
April 14, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Diagnosis / Treatment Update: Chemo Week Two (Win Some, Lose Some)
Greetings from another week of chemo ass-kicking. This time, we got the nausea under control. Incredible win. (It only took 10 billion meds—by which I
March 29, 2026
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Chemotherapy
Nutrition, We Have a Problem
It’s 3:45am. I’ve been lying in bed, wide awake, for 30 minutes. All I can think about is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I
March 25, 2026
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