Being told that you’re now in remission from cancer doesn’t mean you get back to your previously scheduled programming. It’s a new start.
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The Oncologist
Ahead of beginning chemotherapy for testicular cancer, I met with my oncologist for the first time to learn more about the road ahead.
Shot Through The Arm, And Cells to Blame
Because my white blood counts dropped so low, I had to receive neupogen shots. Not exactly a pleasant experience, to say the least.
A (Short) Day in the Life
While many days of BEP chemotherapy are hours upon hours of sitting through an infusion, some are rather short. I share how I spent one of the short days.
Cancer, Christmas, and a New Year
Facing Christmas and New Years as a cancer patient was not something I ever thought I would do in my life. Nevertheless, I decided to make the best of it.
Frustration Gone Rogue
Star Wars: Rogue One had just been released, but side effects from chemotherapy prevented me from seeing it. What I felt most was extreme frustration.
And So It Begins
Throughout the first day of my BEP chemotherapy for treating my testicular cancer, I wrote about my experiences – both the good and the bad.