Starting Chemo in April 2014

I think you're right Mommy, what's to say that the new hair would grow in evenly after it's shaved?

Anyway, it's hard to part with any hair!

I wanted to share a milestone. Yesterday, after 8 weeks PFC, I finally felt good enough to plan an evening activity and drive myself.  One of the local towns was having a Festival and were shooting fireworks.  I had about a half hour drive there, an hour at the fireworks, and then drive home.  Normally this would be no big deal.  But for months I haven't had the energy to do anything - even laundry!  I guess part of me was also worried energy would never return.

I'm almost 5 weeks PFC and I feel mostly human again! My muscles still ache when I use them or do even mild stretching, but I'm not letting that stop me. I'm not running a marathon anytime soon, but I do feel up to getting out and about more. My attitude has changed for the better as well. Maybe it was my vacation in California, but I'm so much more positive about moving forward. I know I still have months to go before I can feel like this is "over," but I'm bold enough to envision a future where I feel healthy, am able to exercise (and lose 10-15 pounds), and have great new boobs!

All I need is a full head of hair!

I was 6 weeks PFC yesterday.  Still napping almost every day but feeling better when awake!  ;-)

I find the mornings are ok, almost normal.  Around 1 pm I go downhill fast.  Mostly just fatigue.

Congratulations on finishing up now every day in every way things will get better and better.

Congrats, Mscaruso! Like Timbuktu said, every day gets better! I'll be 3 weeks PFC tomorrow and I feel pretty good. I don't need to nap anymore, although I still need to stop to rest several times when I walk the dog around the neighborhood. But it feels good knowing chemo is over!

Hello sisters!!!

As you may have noticed, I have been away for
awhile. NOTHING IS WRONG - I AM FINE! I apologize if I have caused
any of you to worry. As you may recall, I am organizing two fundraising
events. The first to be held Saturday Oct 25 in support of the
Trillium Health Partner Foundation - Credit Valley Hospital, Cancer
Services; the second to be held Friday, November 21 in support of the
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. For the past several weeks, I have
been devoted to this. Both will be held under the banner name - ROCKING
IT BALD. I have created t-shirts using my hubby’s design, bought the
domain name rockingitbald.com (the site will be up shortly - I have been
working on it for weeks!!), trying to get items for door prizes and
silent auctions, meeting with representatives from the Trillium Health
Partners Foundation, updating my ROCKING IT BALD facebook page and
trying to get volunteers for the events.

On top of this, I have
been rehearsing with my AC/DC tribute band BARE RUMP and classic rock
band LEFTY AND THE GOONS as both will be performing at the events in
addition to the Relay For Life, Friday, Sept 12 in Norval, Ontario.

On
top of this, I participated in a video to share my story sponsored by
Scottie’s in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. I have
another video shoot this Friday for the cancer centre at the hospital
where I am being treated - Credit Valley.

In addition to this, I have been trying to go to the gym 4-5 times per week, and have been continuing my treatment.

Needless to say, I’ve been crazy busy so again, do apologize!!

Tomorrow
is my last chemo treatment of taxol. DONE!!!! Can’t wait - I’m too
busy for this! I can’t complain about the side effects. I had 3
treatments in a row then was off for a week, then the last 3. I am
starting to feel some needles and pins in my finger tips and have an odd
ache in my left rib. I’m waiting for swelling due to water retention -
after my first 3 rounds I gained 6 pounds of water. It was awful!!
I’v also had ringing in my right ear for WEEKS but this started off and
on last year. My mom calls it “age”.

lol

I will also get round 4 of herceptin tomorrow which will continue every 3 weeks until the end of June 2015.

If
anyone wants to keep in touch, I would suggest hitting me up on
Facebook if you haven’t already. I’m Angie Sandow and you’ll see a
picture of me in a beanie. I will continue to pop in but for now, I am
soooo busy that I hardly have time to reherase with my bands!!

I
would also appreciate if you would “like” my Rocking It Bald facebook
page. As I mentioned above, my website will be up shortly. In the next
few weeks, I will start volunteering at Wellspring and hope to commence
my volunteering with the Canadian Cancer Society. I hope to use this
and my Rocking It Bald site to network in the hopes of starting a career
in public speaking down the road.

I hope that all are well!!!!

Comgrats, Mscaruso & Footballnut on finishing up!!!

CONGRATS CLARRN! was waiting for your post today!

Congratulations to you too FBN!!!!

AND ... Drumroll ... Congrats Clarrn !!!

congrats clarn and footballnut!!!  you both look great!!

The video is awesome. 

Congrats to FBN and Clarrn and anyone else finishing up!! So much closer to moving on for all of us.

I'm on day 12 of 33 of rads...getting there!!

Congrats Clarrn, Footballnut and Mscaruso!   It's a great feeling knowing you're finished, isn't it?!!!

You guys look great!  I'm still waiting for my hair to grow.  It's still just peach fuzz...

Timbuktu- that's what's growing back.  I did lose it all on AC.  My last few doses were reduced and it's growing fast I think.   Also have to shave legs like before.   But eyebrows just fell out last week! 

MameMe - I hope you are doing well.  I've missed seeing posts from you (and from Brigadoon).  We plan to enjoy Maine until January, with a trip back to Florida in 2 weeks to see Mickey Mouse and a follow-up with my oncologist (guess which one I am looking forward to?).

Lilyrose - I'm with you in the peach fuzz club!