My mom packs my lunch everyday. I have to admit, it may be my favorite thing about Cancer right now. My diet is a little limited: No - Alcohol, processed sugar, grapefruit, red grapes, and honey Limited - White Flour, fats, and acid based foods during chemo I miss the alcohol like whoa! I would … Continue reading Cancer Fighting Super Lunch
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I’m Not Ready to be Ready
It started with missing out... Tuesday was a Christmas craft party at my friend Ana's house. Christmas is her favorite time of year, and she loves nothing more than putting on the Christmas Glee soundtrack and making crafts with her friends. And I love nothing more than spending time with people, being crafty, eating, and … Continue reading I’m Not Ready to be Ready
A Letter to STUCO and Mr. Davidson
Dear STUCO, I want you to know that I am so proud of you all. You have worked tirelessly for the past few months putting together a coffee house to remember. The decorations looked amazing! Unraveling those banners on the wall gave me goosebumps. And I know some of you put in way more hours … Continue reading A Letter to STUCO and Mr. Davidson
A Letter to My Mother
Dear Mom, I woke up this morning and stumbled out of my bed...I know you will get the reference...and realized that this is the first time in almost ten years that I actually get to spend your birthday with you. Man, you have had some crazy birthdays - remember that time I crashed my brand … Continue reading A Letter to My Mother
Are you going to work through chemo?
I cannot tell you how many people have asked the question if I am going to continue to work throughout chemo. And each time I look right at the person and say, "Of course!" But what about germs? Kids are gross! But what about the stress? Teachers have to make so many decisions and have … Continue reading Are you going to work through chemo?
The Days After Chemo
I woke up yesterday feeling...Great! Wait a minute. That can't be right. Let me check again. Day after chemo and I am feeling...really good! Huh? But everyone said the first is the worst. Everyone said I would be hanging over a toilet or unable to move from the couch or feeling like I was hit … Continue reading The Days After Chemo
Chemotherapy Treatment Number 1
Hodgkin's Lymphoma requires a chemo regimen of ABVD drugs for 6 cycles. A cycle consists of two sessions of chemo per month. Therefore, this whole process should take six months if my body responds completely to the treatment. I must admit that I was looking forward to the first treatment. Not in the "woohoo CHEMO!" … Continue reading Chemotherapy Treatment Number 1
“At 31, Your Body is Going to go to Pieces”
My best friend told me that 31 was going to bring on all sorts of fun problems. "Watch out for 31! Your body is going straight to hell." I just don't think he meant cancer. On Wednesday the 14th, my worst fear was confirmed. After a full month of testing, the results came back. I … Continue reading “At 31, Your Body is Going to go to Pieces”
Teach Abroad Coyle-Gamero 