Tag: radiation recovery
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Just Give It Time, They Said
Just Give It Time, They Said 🌼 Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Mildly annoyed but medically released 💝 Status: Six-week radiation follow-up complete 🥰 Outlook: One more doctor checked off the active roster Today I had my six-week follow-up appointment with my radiation oncologist. Six weeks since radiation. Six weeks since the daily…
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Lab Day, Liver Gold Stars, and Immune System Drama
Lab Day, Liver Gold Stars, and Immune System Drama 🌼 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Cautiously optimistic with a side of germ paranoia ❤️🩹 Status: Liver is behaving, immune system is still on strike 😶🌫️ Outlook: I’ll be in the recliner, wearing pink and avoiding people Today was bloodwork day. Even though I…
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Compression Chic Has Entered the Chat
Compression Chic Has Entered the Chat 🌼 Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Slightly squeezed but surprisingly supported 💖 Status: Officially fitted for my lymphedema gear 😎 Outlook: If my arm has to wear shapewear, at least custom tattoo vibes are coming Today, I got fitted for my compression sleeve and glove. Because apparently…
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Protein Math and the Vegetarian Struggle Bus
Protein Math and the Vegetarian Struggle Bus 🌼 Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Low battery, but trying to fuel the repair crew ❤️🩹 Status: Realizing I am not getting enough protein 😦 Outlook: Apparently healing requires math now, which feels rude Yesterday I talked about the exhaustion. The kind of tired that does…
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One Spoon, 150 Steps, and the Tina I Miss
One Spoon, 150 Steps, and the Tina I Miss 🌼 Date: Monday, June 1, 2026 ⚡ Energy: One spoon, maybe half a backup spoon if the puppies cooperate ❤️🩹 Status: Fatigue is still running the show, and I am not amused 😪 Outlook: I want my stamina back, but apparently my body did not get…
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Cancer Took Over My Calendar
Cancer Took Over My Calendar 🌼 Date: Friday, May 29, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Tired, scheduled, and slightly over being managed by medical portals ❤️🩹 Status: Still juggling the full-time job I never applied for 🥰 Outlook: If you’re in this too, I see you — and no, you’re not doing it wrong No one tells…
